| chronological |
according to the order in which things happen. |
| circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| congest |
to fill to excess; overcrowd; clog. |
| cordial |
warm and friendly; courteous. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| justification |
something that explains, rationalizes, or defends. |
| litigation |
the act of engaging in a lawsuit. |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| niche |
a hollow place set into a wall to hold a statue or some other object. |
| oral |
spoken, rather than written; carried out by speaking. |
| pend |
to await judgment or decision. |
| pretense |
an act or instance of pretending; sham or fiction. |
| shareholder |
a person who owns stock in a business organization. |
| tarnish |
to dull the luster or color of. |