| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| calculable |
able to be determined by mathematical computation. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
| endorse |
to give support to; approve of. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |