| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| expedite |
to send off, facilitate the progress of, or accomplish with speed and efficiency. |
| generate |
to bring into being or to produce. |
| hierarchy |
a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| leery |
suspicious or mistrustful; wary (usually followed by "of"). |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| naval |
having to do with a navy or its ships. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| reevaluate |
to carefully reconsider the value, worth, or efficacy of; reassess. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| sentinel |
one that stands guard or watches; sentry. |
| setback |
something that happens that slows, stops, or reverses progress that is being made. |
| transient |
brief in duration; temporary. |
| zest |
a sense of great pleasure or enjoyment. |