| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| academician |
one who belongs to an organization or institution that promotes learning. |
| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| feign |
to pretend or fake; put on a false show of. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| ramification |
a consequence or related aspect of something; offshoot. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| tome |
a large thick book, often one of a multivolume scholarly work. |
| transcendental |
beyond the limits of ordinary experience, thought, or belief; supernatural, visionary, or mystical. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |