| charter |
an official document given by a government or ruler to a business or other group. The charter explains the group's rights and responsibilities. |
| constitutional |
having to do with a constitution. |
| dispense |
to give out in portions; distribute. |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| embezzle |
to steal what was put in one's care. |
| gauge |
to make an estimate of; judge. |
| inflict |
to deal out or strike in a physical attack. |
| innovate |
to propose or implement a new method, approach, idea, or the like; make inventive changes. |
| intent1 |
plan; aim; intention. |
| norm |
a model or standard, especially one that is generally accepted or followed. |
| overhaul |
to go over carefully, taking apart as necessary and making all needed repairs. |
| persuasive |
having the ability to cause another to do or believe something. |
| refinement |
an improvement, usually in the details of something. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| stability |
the condition or quality of being steady, fixed, or unchanging. |