| coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
| conductive |
having the ability to allow the passage of electricity |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| gouge |
a cut or hole made with something sharp. |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| natty |
(informal) neat, well-groomed, and smartly dressed; dapper. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| optic |
of or concerning the eye or the sense of sight. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| propitious |
offering favorable circumstances or conditions; opportune; promising. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |