| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| commissioner |
the head of a government department. |
| denial |
a statement that something is false. |
| explanation |
the act or process of making clear in speech or writing. |
| lever |
a basic tool used to lift or pry things open. A crowbar is one type of lever. |
| overrule |
to rule or decide against. |
| parlor |
a room in a house, hotel, restaurant, or the like for conversation or for entertaining guests. |
| personality |
all of the qualities of a person that make that person different from others. |
| plump |
full and round in shape; chubby. |
| rugged |
having a surface that is rough and broken. |
| scoundrel |
a wicked person; villain. |
| sleek |
smooth or shiny. |
| victor |
the winner of a contest, battle, argument, or struggle. |
| wilt |
to lose freshness and become limp. |
| workshop |
a room or building in which a particular kind of work is done, usually involving manual or mechanical skills. |