| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| authenticate |
to prove the genuineness, reality, or validity of. |
| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
| diva |
a renowned female opera singer; prima donna. |
| drastic |
extreme or severe. |
| enhance |
to improve or add to the quality, value, or attractiveness of. |
| heckler |
one who disrupts a performance or public address with annoying remarks or questions. |
| intertwine |
to twist together, one about the other; interlace or interlock. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| profound |
coming from or going to a great depth. |
| psychological |
of or having to do with psychology. |
| reverie |
a state of daydreaming, reminiscing, or musing. |