| assert |
to state with force or confidence. |
| audacious |
very bold or adventurous; daring. |
| clause |
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. |
| equate |
to make or consider to be equal or equivalent. |
| escapade |
a wild adventure or prank, usually mischievous or mildly wicked. |
| exceed |
to go beyond or do more than. |
| haven |
the place where a ship anchors; harbor or port. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| maniac |
a person who has a very strong desire or enthusiasm for something. |
| purify |
to make clean or pure. |
| quote |
to repeat a passage or information from. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. |
| sponsor |
a person who takes responsibility for someone or something. |
| squeamish |
nauseated, or tending to be easily nauseated or disgusted; queasy. |