purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds
treating someone cruelly and violently, especially in a physical or psychological way
expressing disapproval
in a consecutive manner
forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
producing a sizeable profit
able to make decisions quickly and confidently
very small
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
increasing or growing by gradual steps or accumulation
(of an agreement, etc.) indefinite or uncertain because one might make some changes to it in the future
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
characterized by expression