| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| adaptive |
capable of changing in response to changes in environment. |
| application |
a way of being used. |
| daub |
to smear or cover with something soft and sticky, such as paint. |
| dilute |
to make thinner or weaker by adding a liquid. |
| ecstasy |
a feeling of great pleasure or joy. |
| hazard |
danger or risk. |
| initiate |
to cause to begin; start; originate. |
| odyssey |
an extended, wandering journey of adventure or quest. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| pivot |
a rod or pin upon which another part rotates, swings, or moves back and forth. |
| shrewd |
clever and careful. |
| stellar |
brilliant; outstanding. |
| withdrawn |
emotionally distant or unresponsive. |