| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| counterfeiter |
one who makes fraudulent imitations or copies, especially of money. |
| creditor |
someone to whom money is owed. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| obsequious |
showing or tending to show servile obedience or deference; fawning. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| prototype |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed. |
| pugnacious |
ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome. |
| revoke |
to take back, cancel, or make no longer valid. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |