In the name of security

Glossary of difficult words

one-size-fits-all - one size of an item of clothing or of a procedure or policy fits or is applicable in all cases; in this case, meaning that the same security procedures apply to all;

to grope - to feel or fondle someone against his or her will;

TSA - the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, which is in charge of airport and other traveler security;

to catch on - to suddenly understand what is meant or how to do something;

day one - from the very beginning;

to wear someone down - to gradually exhaust or demoralize someone;

enhanced pat-down - an additional, more thorough frisking or searching of a passenger;

turnstile - a mechanical gate allowing only one person at a time to pass through;

to streamline - to make something more efficient and effective;

to pry - to inquire too closely into a person’s personal affairs.