| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| ajar |
partly opened. |
| amend |
to change or add to a law, contract, or other document. |
| barter |
to trade services or things for other services or things without using money. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| esteem |
to have a high opinion of; respect; honor. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| liable |
held responsible by law. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| niche |
a hollow place set into a wall to hold a statue or some other object. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| plead |
to ask for something in a sincere or serious way. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| squander |
to spend or expend (money, time, or effort) wastefully. |
| summary |
a short and usually comprehensive statement of what has been previously stated. |