| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| astray |
off the right or known path or course. |
| commendation |
something, especially an award, that confers honor or distinction. |
| congregate |
to bring or come together to form a group; gather. |
| deliberate |
said or done on purpose. |
| diversify |
to give or introduce variety to or into. |
| ethic |
(plural) an individual's or group's moral principles. |
| ethics |
the rules of conduct or moral principles of an individual or a group. |
| fundamental |
basic; central; serving as a foundation. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| innovative |
new and inventive. |
| nourish |
to supply with food needed for life and growth. |
| onward |
toward a point or position ahead in space or time. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| suspicion |
the act or an instance of not believing or doubting. |