| allegedly |
according to what has been claimed although not proven. |
| ambassador |
a person who is sent by the government of one country to be its official representative in another country. |
| authentic |
real, genuine, or true. |
| behavioral |
of or concerning the actions and reactions of a group, person, animal, or thing. |
| controversy |
a disagreement; debate. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| restrict |
to keep within limits. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| segment |
one of the parts into which something is or can be separated. |
| substantial |
considerable; ample. |
| thereafter |
following that; from then on. |