| akin |
similar in kind or spirit; alike. |
| allege |
to say or claim to be true without having proof. |
| assertion |
a declaration or statement, often without support or proof. |
| catalyst |
an agent that causes an interaction between persons or forces without being affected itself. |
| complexion |
the natural color and condition of the skin, especially of the face. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| corporate |
of or relating to a corporation. |
| expire |
to come to an end. |
| hamper1 |
to get in the way of. |
| interact |
to respond to one another in a social situation. |
| mirage |
an illusion in which something is seen in the distance but is not really there. |
| obstinate |
not willing to change one's ideas; stubborn. |
| preventive |
made to get in the way of or to block something. |
| similarity |
the state or quality of being similar; resemblance. |
| smirk |
to smile in a self-satisfied, offensively knowing, or self-conscious way. |