| cadaver |
a dead body, especially one used for medical research or instruction. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| imminent |
about to happen or likely to happen soon. |
| interim |
the interval of time between two events. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| nuance |
a subtle quality or difference in tone, meaning, color, or the like; shade. |
| parochial |
narrow or limited in scope or viewpoint; provincial. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| unexceptionable |
without flaw or fault; beyond objection or criticism. |