| administrative |
of or pertaining to matters of management or to people involved in the daily running of institutions or businesses. |
| epic |
having to do with a long poem that tells the story of a hero or heroine. |
| escalate |
to increase in intensity, scope, or size. |
| foolproof |
always successful or effective. |
| insurgent |
one who uses armed force to rebel against one's own government. |
| intercept |
to stop or take hold of; interrupt the movement or progress of. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| latency |
the state of being present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| leery |
suspicious or mistrustful; wary (usually followed by "of"). |
| melancholy |
a feeling of sadness or depression. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| probation |
a period of time for testing a person's ability, character, or behavior. |
| reception |
the act or process of receiving. |
| slogan |
a short phrase used to state a principle or political message or to advertise a product; motto. |
| unnecessary |
not needed or required. |