| abnormal |
not normal or usual. |
| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| authentic |
real, genuine, or true. |
| authenticate |
to prove the genuineness, reality, or validity of. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| enlist |
to sign up to serve in the military or in some cause. |
| escapade |
a wild adventure or prank, usually mischievous or mildly wicked. |
| evaluate |
to judge the level or value of. |
| holistic |
handling or dealing with an entity in its entirety or wholeness rather than with emphasis on its parts or various aspects. |
| kin |
the members of an extended family together; relatives. |
| rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |
| renowned |
known and praised by many; famous. |
| reportedly |
according to what has been said or according to rumor. |
| similarly |
in the same way or in the same amount. |
| strategy |
a plan, method, or series of actions meant to perform a particular goal or effect. |