| assert |
to state with force or confidence. |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| distribution |
the act of giving out items or portions. |
| impertinent |
rude or too bold. |
| inadequate |
not enough; not good enough. |
| incidence |
the frequency with which something happens or the range over which it occurs. |
| intended |
planned and done with complete awareness; intentional; deliberate. |
| notify |
to tell about; give notice of. |
| portent |
a sign of something important, and often disastrous, that is about to occur; omen. |
| reportedly |
according to what has been said or according to rumor. |
| resumption |
the act or fact of starting again or continuing following a pause or interruption. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |
| simulation |
something that imitates or resembles, or the fact of resemblance itself. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |