| academician |
one who belongs to an organization or institution that promotes learning. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| complement |
to go well with, complete, or perfect. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| discernible |
able to be perceived or distinguished. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| expeditious |
prompt and efficient. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| inkling |
a blurry or partial idea or understanding. |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| reclaim |
to recover the use of (land areas) by draining, hydrating, or otherwise reconditioning so that the land can be used for agriculture or other purposes. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| undermine |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy. |