| contrast |
to compare in order to make differences clear. |
| dire |
causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering. |
| disrupt |
to disturb or cause confusion in. |
| diversion |
an act or instance of turning aside. |
| embezzle |
to steal what was put in one's care. |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, especially in politics. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| missile |
an object or weapon that is thrown or shot at a target that is far away. |
| mobile |
able to move or be moved easily from one place or position to another. |
| penetrate |
to pierce or go into or through. |
| reactive |
characterized by reaction or response to a stimulus; tending to react. |
| regional |
of or relating to a particular geographical area. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| revenue |
money gained from selling property or investing money. |
| similarly |
in the same way or in the same amount. |