| approximately |
about; almost exactly. |
| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| bounty |
the quality of giving in abundance; generosity. |
| civilian |
of or relating to the daily life of ordinary citizens, not of the military or police. |
| complex |
difficult to understand. |
| defamation |
the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements. |
| dominate |
to control by the use of power; rule. |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| evident |
easily seen; clear. |
| lavish |
to give or spend a large amount or without limit. |
| mince |
to cut into very small, fine pieces. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| plead |
to ask for something in a sincere or serious way. |
| unearth |
to find or reveal by searching. |