| auditory |
having to do with or referring to hearing or the sense of hearing. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| potentate |
a person of great power, such as a ruler. |
| pronouncement |
a formal or official declaration. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| reprieve |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |