| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| apparatus |
tools or equipment made for a particular task. |
| cavity |
a hollow place or hole. |
| chronology |
the order of events in time. |
| dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
| dislodge |
to remove or force out of a fixed position. |
| dissent |
to disagree with an opinion or belief held by many others. |
| embezzle |
to steal what was put in one's care. |
| engagement |
a meeting with someone at a certain time; appointment. |
| inspiration |
a person or thing that motivates, uplifts, or gives one the confidence to do something; someone or something that inspires. |
| legislate |
to create a law or laws. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| speculate |
to make guesses or wonder about something (often followed by "on" or "about"). |
| taboo |
forbidden. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |