| allege |
to say or claim to be true without having proof. |
| assay |
to try out or test. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| denounce |
to speak out against. |
| excessive |
more than is needed or considered fair; not reasonable. |
| fortify |
to give more strength, resistance, or energy to; reinforce. |
| indifferent |
without interest or concern; not caring. |
| investment |
that which is invested. |
| irk |
to annoy, irritate, or exasperate. |
| malicious |
having or reflecting a wish to harm. |
| portray |
to make a picture of in images or words. |
| questionnaire |
a form that asks for one's opinions about something or for small pieces of information about oneself or one's household. |
| rampage |
a course of angry, violent, or destructive behavior. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| strew |
to scatter or sprinkle. |