| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| distort |
to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. |
| encore |
"Once more!"; "Again!" |
| entrust |
to hand over to for the care or protection of. |
| fluent |
able to speak or write easily and naturally. |
| formerly |
in the past; in a time before now. |
| hierarchical |
organized by rank or level. |
| preventive |
made to get in the way of or to block something. |
| purely |
just; absolutely. |
| quay |
a pier, wharf, or other landing place for loading and unloading boats or ships. |
| reciprocal |
involving an exchange, as of feelings, actions, or things, between two parties; mutual. |
| speculate |
to make guesses or wonder about something (often followed by "on" or "about"). |
| spokesman |
a man who speaks for one or more other persons. |
| thrifty |
prudent in the management and spending of money; economical. |
| virtually |
practically; almost completely; very nearly. |