| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| circumstance |
a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation. |
| constructive |
serving to make better or more clear; helpful. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| disarm |
to take away the weapons of; divest of the means of attack or defense. |
| dismal |
full of gloom; sad. |
| gall1 |
impudence; nerve. |
| maneuver |
to move to a desired position or goal using strategy or skill. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of government and its policies. |
| profile |
an outline or view of something from the side. |
| prompt |
to cause to act. |
| symbolic |
acting as a symbol (often followed by "of"). |
| verify |
to make sure of the truth or correctness of. |
| witless |
lacking or not using cleverness or intelligence; stupid; foolish. |