| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| retrospect |
reflection on the past or on past events or achievements. |
| sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |
| slake |
to satisfy or relieve (thirst, appetite, lust, or the like) by decreasing the strength or intensity of. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |
| unobservable |
not able to be seen; not detectable. |