| assertion |
a declaration or statement, often without support or proof. |
| assertive |
forward or aggressive in speech or action. |
| clarify |
to make easier to understand; make clear. |
| coincidental |
of two things, occurring at the same time, or having some other correspondence, by chance and not as a result of a cause or motive. |
| commendable |
worthy of notice and praise. |
| jealousy |
a feeling of envy towards another person and what he or she has or can do. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| mar |
to damage or spoil, especially on the surface or face, but not severely. |
| profile |
an outline or view of something from the side. |
| refine |
to make pure or fine. |
| royalty |
a member of a king or queen's family, or all such persons as a group. |
| slogan |
a short phrase used to state a principle or political message or to advertise a product; motto. |
| snob |
a person who admires and imitates people of a high social or intellectual class. Snobs act or feel superior to anyone of a lower class. |
| vex |
to annoy or irritate. |