| baron |
a very powerful financier or industrialist in a particular field. |
| compound |
made up of two or more parts or elements. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| insider |
one with privileged knowledge or access to it. |
| intact |
staying complete, whole, or without damage; not changed or harmed. |
| nauseate |
to cause disgust or repugnance in. |
| notion |
an idea, opinion, or view. |
| obstinate |
not willing to change one's ideas; stubborn. |
| overhaul |
to go over carefully, taking apart as necessary and making all needed repairs. |
| prognosis |
a forecast of the anticipated course of a disease, especially of the likelihood of recovery. |
| shareholder |
a person who owns stock in a business organization. |
| slogan |
a short phrase used to state a principle or political message or to advertise a product; motto. |
| unfamiliar |
not known or experienced before; unusual; strange. |