| accusation |
a statement that another person is guilty of a crime or error. |
| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| consequence |
that which follows; result. |
| deduce |
to draw (a conclusion) by reasoning from given information or general principles. |
| dissatisfy |
to fail to meet the expectations of; disappoint. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| hostile |
feeling or showing dislike; unfriendly. |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| matchless1 |
being unsurpassed; without peer. |
| 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. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |
| rout1 |
a confused retreat of troops after they have been beaten. |
| synergy |
the combined action or power of two or more things. |
| veteran |
having gained experience over a long time. |