| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| corporation |
a group of people allowed by law to do certain things as if they were one person. |
| debut |
a person's first appearance on stage, in concert, or on film. |
| diversion |
an act or instance of turning aside. |
| involvement |
the state of having a role in or interest in. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. |
| preen |
to dress and groom oneself with great care and satisfaction; primp. |
| pretense |
an act or instance of pretending; sham or fiction. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| propel |
to cause to move forward; thrust, push, or drive. |
| rueful |
feeling, showing, or causing regret or sorrow. |
| sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. |
| tabulate |
to arrange or organize systematically, especially in the form of a table. |
| trek |
a slow or difficult trip. |
| withdrawal |
the state, act, or process of taking back, out, or away. |