| allegedly |
according to what has been claimed although not proven. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| counterfeit |
made to look like something real in order to cheat people. |
| cylinder |
a solid figure with a shape similar to that of a can, a round flat cake, or a round tube with closed ends. A cylinder has parallel circular faces joined by one curved face. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| expressive |
full of feeling or meaning. |
| incite |
to bring about, especially by angering or upsetting. |
| molecule |
the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of that substance. A molecule is made up of a single atom or group of atoms. |
| monopoly |
complete control over a service or product within a given area. |
| penetrate |
to pierce or go into or through. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| seminar |
a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. |
| sentiment |
a way of thinking or feeling about something. |
| swelter |
to be afflicted by oppressive heat. |
| taboo |
forbidden. |