| Term | Definition |
|---|
| authorize | to give power, to approve |
| culprit | a person who has committed a crime, an offender |
| dawdle | to wast time, to tarry, to dilly dally |
| dissect | to cut apart, to examine with great care |
| expend | to pay out, to spend, to use up |
| fatality | an event causing death, an accidental death |
| gullible | easily fooled, tricked, or cheated |
| illicit | not permitted, unlawful, improper |
| immerse | to plunge or dip into a fluid, to involve deeply |
| inflammatory | causing excitement or anger, causing violence or disorder |
| memorandum | a note to aid one's memory, an informal not or report |
| pathetic | strong emotions like pity and sorrow, able to make people emotional, worth pity |
| persevere | to keep doing something even when it is difficult, to refuse to quit even if something is very difficult |
| prevaricate | to lie, to mislead on purpose |
| quash | to crush, put down completely |
| relish | enjoyment or satisfaction, something that adds a pleasant flavor; to enjoy greatly |
| reminisce | to recall past thoughts, feelings, or experiences |
| scour | clean or polish by hard rubbing, to examine with great care |
| tribute | something done or given to show thanks or respect; a payment |
| writhe | twisting or turning in pain |
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