| complexity |
the state or condition of being complex or complicated. |
| conundrum |
a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution. |
| detain |
to keep from going on; stop or delay. |
| distribute |
to divide into parts and give out to each of several people or groups. |
| duration |
the length of time during which something goes on. |
| ethnic |
of or relating to a group of people who share the same culture, race, or nationality. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| occasionally |
at times; now and then; not frequently. |
| rebound |
to bounce or leap back or away after hitting something. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. |
| skulk |
to hide or wait in hiding; lurk. |
| strut |
to walk in a proud or vain manner. |
| transient |
brief in duration; temporary. |
| treacherous |
betraying or likely to betray trust; false. |