| construe |
to comprehend or explain the meaning or intention of; assign a meaning to; interpret. |
| contaminate |
to make dirty, polluted, or not usable by touching or by adding something to. |
| conundrum |
a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution. |
| dividend |
the number to be divided by another number in math equations. |
| eligible |
qualified for something; in a position to be chosen. |
| ethics |
the rules of conduct or moral principles of an individual or a group. |
| intertwine |
to twist together, one about the other; interlace or interlock. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| presidential |
of or relating to the person or office of a president. |
| previously |
just before another. |
| regain |
to get back; recover. |
| safeguard |
a person, thing, or action that gives protection; a way of making sure that something is safe. |
| sovereign |
having independent government. |
| strenuous |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous. |
| transitional |
of or pertaining to a change from one position, stage, or situation to another. |