| credibility |
the quality of being believable, or the power to cause others to believe. |
| diverse |
of different kinds or sorts. |
| eradicate |
to do away with completely; wipe out. |
| exploit1 |
a deed of daring or courage. |
| extensive |
reaching or extending very far. |
| ghetto |
a part of a town or city in which people of a particular race or religion are forced by law to live. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| neutralize |
to cause to have no effect or become useless. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| premium |
the exceptional value or esteem accorded something. |
| royalty |
a member of a king or queen's family, or all such persons as a group. |
| sullen |
silently showing anger. |
| underlie |
to be the foundation or basis of. |
| vacancy |
unfilled space, place, or position. |