| aloof |
at a distance; apart. |
| amplify |
to make larger or greater. |
| caliber |
degree of competence, virtue, or worthiness. |
| descriptive |
using or full of description. |
| embitter |
to make bitter the feelings or attitude of (someone). |
| grate1 |
a frame of crossed or parallel metal bars used as a covering or guard over an opening. |
| hoax |
an act meant to trick or deceive. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| partial |
not complete. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| severity |
strictness; harshness. |
| sovereignty |
supreme power or authority, especially over a state or other political body. |
| tedious |
long and boring; dull; wearisome. |
| terminate |
to bring to an end; put a stop to. |
| trivial |
not valuable or important; insignificant. |