| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| bamboozle |
(informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive. |
| capitalism |
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government. |
| caption |
the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
| constitute |
to form or make up. |
| corrective |
for the purposes of making right; remedial or rectifying. |
| eccentric |
not behaving or thinking in an ordinary or accepted way; odd; peculiar. |
| exhale |
to breathe out; give out breath or vapor. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| obsolete |
no longer in use. |
| optimism |
the belief that things will turn out well or that there is always hope for something good to happen. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| propel |
to cause to move forward; thrust, push, or drive. |
| usage |
way or manner of using or treating something. |
| violation |
the act of breaking or breaching a law, rule, or agreement. |