| amiss |
in the wrong way. |
| civilian |
of or relating to the daily life of ordinary citizens, not of the military or police. |
| demise |
the end of existence or operation. |
| despicable |
worthy of hatred or contempt; worthless; low. |
| domestic |
of or related to the home or family. |
| forum |
a public meeting to discuss some problem of public or general interest. |
| guidance |
the act of guiding. |
| hoax |
an act meant to trick or deceive. |
| interpersonal |
of or pertaining to a relationship or interaction between people. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| mandate |
to require by law or because of a vote of the people. |
| momentum |
strength of movement. |
| patent |
a government grant that gives someone the right to make, use, or sell an invention. A patent is given for a certain number of years. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |