| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| altogether |
completely; entirely. |
| balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
| climax |
the most exciting or interesting point in a series of events. |
| dissent |
to disagree with an opinion or belief held by many others. |
| influence |
to have an effect on a person's actions or thoughts. |
| lodge |
to be or become caught or stuck in a certain position. |
| lush |
growing thick and healthy. |
| luster |
the shine of a surface that softly reflects light; glow. |
| reinforce |
to add strength to or increase the effect of. |
| relevant |
related to what is being discussed or is presently important. |
| simulate |
to imitate or reproduce the appearance, sound, or other external characteristics or qualities of. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |
| tolerant |
willing to accept or respect what is different in others, especially their beliefs and customs. |
| unexpected |
unforeseen; surprising. |