| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| chronological |
according to the order in which things happen. |
| circulate |
to move or flow along a closed path or system. |
| constitutional |
having to do with a constitution. |
| earnest |
having or showing a serious manner. |
| inadequate |
not enough; not good enough. |
| instructional |
pertaining to or having the purpose of teaching or providing information on a topic. |
| luster |
the shine of a surface that softly reflects light; glow. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| portent |
a sign of something important, and often disastrous, that is about to occur; omen. |
| prearrange |
to arrange beforehand or in advance. |
| sanctuary |
a holy or sacred place. |
| technician |
a person whose work requires special skills. |
| unemployment |
the number or percentage of workers that do not have jobs. |