| authoritative |
accepted as correct and true; reliable as a source of information because said or written by an expert or authority. |
| circulate |
to move or flow along a closed path or system. |
| coincidental |
of two things, occurring at the same time, or having some other correspondence, by chance and not as a result of a cause or motive. |
| humiliate |
to cause to lose pride or feel ashamed; embarrass. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| panoramic |
allowing or presenting a wide unbroken view of landscape and the like. |
| pavilion |
a light building with open sides used for shelter or recreation. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| reportedly |
according to what has been said or according to rumor. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. |
| secondary |
not first in importance or value; less important. |
| shareholder |
a person who owns stock in a business organization. |
| tranquil |
without noise or excitement; calm; steady; peaceful. |
| vocation |
a job or career; occupation. |