(verb) establish the truth or correctness
(adj) showing contempt; scornful
(verb) to refer disapprovingly or contemptuously to somebody or something
(verb) to provide a child with care and upbringing
(adj) on which some form of limit or restriction is imposed
(verb) to say what is going to happen in the future, often on the basis of present indications or past experience
(verb) to raise somebody to a more senior job or a higher position or rank
(adj) inciting emotion; lively
(verb) examined closely and carefully
(v) prove or support something
(adj) very skilled or proficient at something
(verb) find (something) out for certain; make sure of
(verb) express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement
(verb) settle a dispute by mutual concession
(adj) not sure about an outcome or conclusion
(verb) to put an end to something, usually something undesirable
(adj) the ability to identify with and understand somebody else’s feelings or difficulties
(adj) not predictable, regular, or consistent, especially in being likely to depart from expected standards at any time
(verb) to make an offense or crime less serious or more excusable
(verb) to fail to give the proper or required care and attention to somebody or something
(noun) somebody or something that comes before, and is often considered to lead to the development of, another person or thing
(noun) a belief based on the fact that something is considered to be extremely reasonable or likely
(adj) sheltered from the elements
(verb) encourage; make more alert
(verb) withstand something
(verb) cause to stop, consciously resist
(noun) a short personal account of something; a short story
(adj) free of bias
(adj) biased
(adj) overused and lacking interest
