| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| inexorable |
not subject to change by any force or influence; unyielding or unrelenting. |
| insurrection |
an act or instance of open rebellion against a government or other authority; uprising. |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, especially for proper conduct. |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| primacy |
the state of being first, earliest, most essential, or most important. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| torrid |
parched or scorched by the sun, as a geographic area. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |