| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. |
| crisis |
the point or moment just before a very important change in one direction or another. |
| deduce |
to draw (a conclusion) by reasoning from given information or general principles. |
| earnest |
having or showing a serious manner. |
| institutional |
of, relating to, or resembling an institution or institutions. |
| mitigate |
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of. |
| mockery |
contempt, derision, or ridicule, or an instance of this. |
| mutual |
felt, said, or done by each for the other; shared by two or more people; given and received. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. |
| speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| taut |
tightly drawn, pulled, or stretched; not loose. |
| valor |
boldness in facing danger; courage; bravery. |
| vivid |
bright and strong. |