| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| dispensary |
a room in an institution, such as a hospital, in which medical supplies are kept and given out. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| feral |
existing in a wild natural state; not domesticated. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| importune |
to pester with insistent demands or requests. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| tempestuous |
characterized by disturbance or commotion; stormy; turbulent. |
| totality |
the state or quality of being total. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |