| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| bamboozle |
(informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive. |
| complimentary |
expressing or giving praise. |
| disgruntle |
to make irritably dissatisfied or discontent. |
| embezzle |
to steal what was put in one's care. |
| haphazard |
having no order; without aim or purpose. |
| hobo |
a poor and homeless wanderer who usually does odd jobs for a living but may also beg or scavenge. |
| inaccurate |
not correct, true, or exact. |
| inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
| inflate |
to make larger or expand. |
| missile |
an object or weapon that is thrown or shot at a target that is far away. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| pend |
to await judgment or decision. |
| pigment |
anything that is used to or serves to provide color. |
| skulk |
to hide or wait in hiding; lurk. |