| caliber |
degree of competence, virtue, or worthiness. |
| debate |
to discuss the different sides of a subject or issue. |
| despondent |
low in spirits; unhappy, depressed, or dejected. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| disdain |
an attitude or display of contempt; scorn. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| innovation |
a new idea, product, or way to do something. |
| literacy |
the state of being able to read or write. |
| municipal |
of or having to do with a local government or unit of government. |
| recuperate |
to become healthy again after being ill. |
| reevaluate |
to carefully reconsider the value, worth, or efficacy of; reassess. |
| spectacular |
of or having to do with a spectacle; splendid; marvelous. |
| spectator |
one that watches or observes. |
| strew |
to scatter or sprinkle. |