| adherence |
the act or condition of holding to or following closely. |
| bizarre |
strikingly odd or unusual, especially in appearance or behavior. |
| celebrity |
a person who is famous. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| encore |
"Once more!"; "Again!" |
| espionage |
the act of spying to collect information. |
| finance |
to provide money for. |
| furlough |
a vacation for a person in the military. |
| intensify |
to make stronger, more acute, or more intense. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| literate |
able to read and write. |
| mainstream |
agreeing with or shaped by the main trends and most common opinions of a group or society. |
| oust |
to force out; expel. |
| sentinel |
one that stands guard or watches; sentry. |
| significant |
being or causing something of importance. |