| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. |
| avenge |
to inflict punishment or cause suffering as retribution for. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| composure |
calmness in thinking or acting; self-control. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| excel |
to do or perform better than others. |
| ineffective |
producing little or none of the desired or intended impact. |
| marathon |
a race in which participants run 26.2 miles. |
| phobia |
a very strong fear or dislike of something that is far beyond ordinary fear or dislike. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| prosecutor |
an attorney who tries a case against an accused person in a court of law. |
| relevant |
related to what is being discussed or is presently important. |
| stability |
the condition or quality of being steady, fixed, or unchanging. |
| underlie |
to be the foundation or basis of. |