| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| breakthrough |
an important discovery in a particular field that encourages an acceleration in knowledge or expertise. |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| conundrum |
a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution. |
| crease |
a fold or dent made by heat or pressure. |
| disgruntle |
to make irritably dissatisfied or discontent. |
| intellectual |
of or having to do with the intellect. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| purely |
just; absolutely. |
| sentiment |
a way of thinking or feeling about something. |
| strive |
to try or work hard. |
| tedious |
long and boring; dull; wearisome. |
| tempt |
to try to get (someone) to do something wrong or not wise by offering or seeming to offer something very desirable. |