| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| actual |
truly existing, or being something that is real or true. |
| adverse |
not helpful to one's wishes or interests. |
| corrupt |
not honest; wicked. |
| dire |
causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering. |
| firsthand |
from the source; directly. |
| hinder |
to hold back or stop the progress of. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| linger |
to remain or be slow to leave. |
| neutralize |
to cause to have no effect or become useless. |
| purely |
just; absolutely. |
| quote |
to repeat a passage or information from. |
| rampage |
a course of angry, violent, or destructive behavior. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| thereby |
as a result of that; by that means. |