| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| enumeration |
the act or process of naming or listing one by one. |
| foolproof |
always successful or effective. |
| hazardous |
full of danger; having great or many risks. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| hybrid |
the offspring of two plants or animals that are of different species or breeds. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| offensive |
not pleasant; disagreeable. |
| parch |
to make very dry by heating. |
| prone |
having the habit of; being likely to. |
| recur |
to happen again or over and over. |
| rehabilitation |
the act of bringing back to a healthier, stronger, or more socially respectable condition. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| specific |
pertaining to a particular thing or person and to nothing else of the same kind; particular. |