| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| analyze |
to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. |
| caliber |
degree of competence, virtue, or worthiness. |
| commerce |
the buying and selling of goods or services; trade; business. |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| fracture |
a break or crack. |
| latter |
the second of two things mentioned. |
| nestle |
to lie close or curled next to. |
| probability |
the condition or fact that something might happen. |
| robust |
strong, healthy, and full of energy. |
| scope |
the range or extent of one's view or thoughts. |
| shareholder |
a person who owns stock in a business organization. |
| statistic |
a piece of numerical information. |
| undergo |
to have the experience of; receive; endure. |