| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| charitable |
generous in donations or benevolent actions for needy persons. |
| dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
| determinant |
that which is a factor in causing an outcome. |
| endure |
to bear up under or function in spite of. |
| horde |
a large number, group, or crowd. |
| informal |
relaxed in style or feeling; casual. |
| instructional |
pertaining to or having the purpose of teaching or providing information on a topic. |
| operative |
being in effect. |
| paradigm |
an example, model, pattern, or the like. |
| pith |
weightiness, significance, or importance. |
| prearrange |
to arrange beforehand or in advance. |
| setback |
something that happens that slows, stops, or reverses progress that is being made. |
| slogan |
a short phrase used to state a principle or political message or to advertise a product; motto. |