| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| impulse |
a sudden wish or desire that makes a person want to do something. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| legislature |
a group of people within a government that has the power to make or change laws. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| predatory |
living on the flesh of other animals. |
| prerequisite |
something required beforehand. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| prolific |
producing young or new growth in abundance; fertile. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| reportedly |
according to what has been said or according to rumor. |
| restraint |
the act or process of holding oneself back or holding another back. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| swivel |
a device that allows the object fastened or mounted to it to turn freely or pivot. |