| consequent |
following as a result. |
| contribute |
to give for a purpose. |
| counterfeit |
made to look like something real in order to cheat people. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| friction |
the rubbing of objects against each other. |
| inflame |
to stir up or intensify. |
| intern |
a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training. |
| monopoly |
complete control over a service or product within a given area. |
| preliminary |
coming before, so as to prepare for something else. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| shun |
to keep away from or avoid on purpose. |
| simplify |
to make plainer, easier, or less complex. |
| spry |
moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble. |
| stealth |
secretive, surreptitious, or covert movement or procedure; sneakiness; furtiveness. |