cur a dog of mixed breed; a mongrel.
angleworm an earthworm: so called because it is used for fishing bait.
treason betrayal of trust or faith.
blacklist a list of persons who have been censured and who are being discriminated against or refused employment.
valise a piece of hand luggage.
philanthropist a person, especially a wealthy one, who is interested in the general human welfare, especially as shown in large-scale gifts to charities.
monopoly exclusive control of a commodity or service in a given market, or control that makes possible the fixing of prices and the virtual elimination of free competition.
