| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| chronic |
tending to a certain behavior or illness over a long time or without stopping. |
| circumstance |
a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| enthusiastic |
having or showing great interest. |
| exempt |
to free from something that others are always required to do; excuse. |
| lure |
to attract with the promise of a reward. |
| migrate |
to move from one region into another. |
| paradigm |
an example, model, pattern, or the like. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| selective |
very careful in choosing. |
| spectacular |
of or having to do with a spectacle; splendid; marvelous. |
| uncertain |
not known for sure; not definite. |