| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| catalyst |
an agent that causes an interaction between persons or forces without being affected itself. |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| courteous |
being polite or showing good manners. |
| crisis |
the point or moment just before a very important change in one direction or another. |
| fad |
something that is liked by many people for a short amount of time. |
| fluster |
to cause to become nervous, confused, or upset. |
| hazard |
danger or risk. |
| institution |
an organization set up for a specific purpose, such as hospitals, churches, prisons, charities, and schools. |
| reflective |
characterized by or tending to meditation, especially in contrast to abrupt action; thoughtful. |
| renown |
wide honor and acclaim; fame. |
| somber |
sad, dismal, or full of gloom. |
| valid |
based on truth, fact, or logic. |