| alias |
a false name used to hide one's real name. |
| apparatus |
tools or equipment made for a particular task. |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| confidence |
a sense of trust or faith in a person or thing, or in oneself. |
| coverage |
in journalism, the reportage on a particular event or issue, or the amount or type of reportage. |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| erode |
to wear away or eat into. |
| furtive |
done with or characterized by stealth; surreptitious; sly. |
| gauge |
to make an estimate of; judge. |
| offense |
the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| oversight |
a lack of paying attention to what one is doing. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |
| prosperity |
the state of being wealthy and successful. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. |