| authenticate |
to prove the genuineness, reality, or validity of. |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| enterprise |
a plan or project that is risky, bold, or difficult to carry out; undertaking. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| repent1 |
to be sorry or feel remorse for sins or transgressions; be penitent. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |
| teeter |
to walk, stand, or act in an unsteady, wavering manner. |
| theoretical |
relating to or consisting of an explanation based on abstract reasoning and speculation rather than facts and evidence; hypothetical. |
| unemployment |
the number or percentage of workers that do not have jobs. |
| validity |
the condition or fact of being based on truth, fact, or knowledge. |
| writhe |
to twist and turn the body as in pain, discomfort, struggle, or embarrassment; squirm. |