| academician |
one who belongs to an organization or institution that promotes learning. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| cater |
to supply food or other service. |
| dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
| embellishment |
a beautifying decoration or addition. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| insurrection |
an act or instance of open rebellion against a government or other authority; uprising. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| prelude |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary. |
| reclaim |
to recover the use of (land areas) by draining, hydrating, or otherwise reconditioning so that the land can be used for agriculture or other purposes. |
| rote |
unthinking or mechanical routine or habit. |