| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| debase |
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character. |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| invariable |
not subject to change; consistently the same. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| maturation |
the act or process of becoming fully grown or developed, in structure, behavior, or the like. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| outstrip |
to exceed or surpass. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |