| allegedly |
according to what has been claimed although not proven. |
| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| charter |
an official document given by a government or ruler to a business or other group. The charter explains the group's rights and responsibilities. |
| contrast |
to compare in order to make differences clear. |
| firsthand |
from the source; directly. |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| mockery |
contempt, derision, or ridicule, or an instance of this. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| obese |
very fat. |
| ransack |
to search through thoroughly, especially for items to steal; plunder. |
| reasonable |
using good sense and clear thinking. |
| shrewd |
clever and careful. |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |
| spawn |
to give rise to or result in; engender. |
| tarry1 |
to delay or postpone starting or acting; linger. |