| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| alias |
a false name used to hide one's real name. |
| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| climax |
the most exciting or interesting point in a series of events. |
| construe |
to comprehend or explain the meaning or intention of; assign a meaning to; interpret. |
| customize |
to make or change according to the specifications of the customer. |
| dividend |
the number to be divided by another number in math equations. |
| long-term |
covering an extended period of time. |
| mode |
a way of doing something. |
| mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
| outrage |
an act that causes a strong feeling of anger because of its violence, unfairness, or cruelty. |
| plaza |
a public square or open space in the center of a town. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| revival |
the act or process of renewing or reviving. |