| bamboozle |
(informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive. |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. |
| foremost |
first or most important; leading. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. |
| malicious |
having or reflecting a wish to harm. |
| migration |
the act or process of moving to another region to live, especially in a group. |
| opposition |
the act or state of being against, or the state of having someone against another. |
| overlook |
to fail to see or notice. |
| pend |
to await judgment or decision. |
| pesky |
(informal) pestering or annoying. |
| strenuous |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous. |
| thwart |
to hinder, oppose, or frustrate. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |