| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. |
| chimerical |
existing only in the mind; fanciful. |
| debase |
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| matriculate |
to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, especially a college or university. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |