| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| calculate |
to find out by using arithmetic; compute. |
| disposable |
meant to be thrown out after use. |
| imperial |
having to do with an empire or an emperor. |
| intimate |
very warm, friendly, or close. |
| liable |
held responsible by law. |
| optimism |
the belief that things will turn out well or that there is always hope for something good to happen. |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| prosperity |
the state of being wealthy and successful. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| retain |
to hold or keep. |
| selfless |
having or showing an unselfish lack of concern for oneself and one's interests. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |
| suspicion |
the act or an instance of not believing or doubting. |
| vulnerable |
able to be hurt or injured. |