| audacious |
very bold or adventurous; daring. |
| condemn |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| cope |
to handle or deal with in a successful way (often followed by "with"). |
| defamation |
the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements. |
| deploy |
to move, position, or distribute so as to make ready or effective for a particular purpose. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| homicide |
the act of killing another person; murder. |
| inquiry |
a question or request for information. |
| intentional |
done on purpose; deliberate. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| preen |
to dress and groom oneself with great care and satisfaction; primp. |
| subtle |
difficult to detect or define; elusive or ambiguous. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |