| assert |
to state with force or confidence. |
| bamboozle |
(informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive. |
| conditional |
depending on certain circumstances or events. |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| embargo |
a government order that restricts trade or the shipment of goods. |
| foolproof |
always successful or effective. |
| jovial |
very cheerful, friendly, and merry; jolly. |
| levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. |
| mortal |
not living forever; having to die some day. |
| ordeal |
a painful, difficult experience, or test of one's character. |
| oversight |
a lack of paying attention to what one is doing. |
| passport |
an official document that shows that the holder is a citizen of a country. A passport gives one the right to travel in other countries and return to one's own country. |
| profile |
an outline or view of something from the side. |
| spectator |
one that watches or observes. |
| validity |
the condition or fact of being based on truth, fact, or knowledge. |