| acquaintance |
a person one has met but does not know well. |
| exaggerate |
to present as larger, more important, or more valuable. |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| heroic |
noble and courageous. |
| indignation |
righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| management |
the act of controlling and directing. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| offensive |
not pleasant; disagreeable. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| presidential |
of or relating to the person or office of a president. |
| publicize |
to make widely known; advertise. |
| purport |
to assert or allege, especially falsely. |
| renowned |
known and praised by many; famous. |
| stereotype |
a standardized and usually oversimplified and inaccurate conception held in common by many people. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |