| amiss |
in the wrong way. |
| appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| debut |
a person's first appearance on stage, in concert, or on film. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| divert |
to turn aside or away from something. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| emotional |
having to do with the feelings, including how one feels about oneself in relation to others. |
| exert |
to use or put into action; apply. |
| incentive |
something that makes a person want to work or do something. |
| negotiate |
to bargain or come to an agreement with another person. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| solidify |
to make firm or hard. |
| tranquil |
without noise or excitement; calm; steady; peaceful. |
| violate |
to break or fail to keep. |