| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| deliberately |
intentionally or with premeditation. |
| demise |
the end of existence or operation. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| economics |
the study of how goods and services are produced and distributed. |
| exaggerate |
to present as larger, more important, or more valuable. |
| exceed |
to go beyond or do more than. |
| misplace |
to put in a wrong place; lose. |
| perceive |
to become aware of through the senses. |
| prosecute |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law. |
| province |
one of the divisions of some countries, each with its own government. |
| snub |
to ignore as a way to show dislike, dissatisfaction, or contempt. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |