| authenticate |
to prove the genuineness, reality, or validity of. |
| circumstance |
a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| descent |
the act or process of going downward. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| isolation |
the act of setting apart, or the state of being set apart from other things or people. |
| molecule |
the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of that substance. A molecule is made up of a single atom or group of atoms. |
| monitor |
to observe in order to check on. |
| prosecutor |
an attorney who tries a case against an accused person in a court of law. |
| salvation |
the act of saving or being saved from sin or evil, or the condition of being saved. |
| smirk |
to smile in a self-satisfied, offensively knowing, or self-conscious way. |
| sprawl |
to lie, sit, or fall with the arms and legs spread out in a loose or relaxed way. |
| supplement |
something necessary to complete a whole or make up for a deficiency. |
| veteran |
having gained experience over a long time. |