| bamboozle |
(informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| emphatic |
forceful, determined, or insistent in speech or action. |
| eradicate |
to do away with completely; wipe out. |
| exhale |
to breathe out; give out breath or vapor. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| momentum |
strength of movement. |
| persuasion |
the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. |
| plush |
a type of cloth having long, soft, thick fibers. |
| portfolio |
a collection of unbound papers or other printed material, often constituting a sample of one's professional work, intended to be shown to others and transported from place to place in a specially designed case. |
| rationale |
a fundamental reason for doing or being; basis. |
| scenario |
a detailed outline or summary of a play, film, or book. |
| smirk |
to smile in a self-satisfied, offensively knowing, or self-conscious way. |
| strenuous |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous. |