| aloof |
at a distance; apart. |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| aspect |
a part or element. |
| 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. |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| impress |
to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact. |
| infusion |
the act, process, or result of infusing. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| judicial |
having to do with judges, law courts, or their activities. |
| legislative |
having to do with the branch of government that has the power to pass laws. |
| participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
| purify |
to make clean or pure. |
| refund |
to return or pay back. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| summon |
to call to appear for a particular purpose. |