| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| compel |
to force or drive to do something. |
| conundrum |
a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution. |
| conversion |
the changing of a person's religious beliefs. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| document |
a written or printed paper that gives factual information or proof of something. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and passports are kinds of documents. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| liberal |
generous. |
| nook |
a corner of a room or a small area set off from a main room. |
| phenomenon |
a happening or fact that can be seen or known through the senses. |
| possibility |
something that might happen. |
| profound |
coming from or going to a great depth. |
| promote |
to support the growth of or help move forward. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |