| avid |
having or showing great enthusiasm. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| differentiate |
to distinguish between or among. |
| fluency |
the ability to speak or write smoothly and easily in another language. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| invalidate |
to deprive a claim of force or effect by negating its factual or legal basis. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| perverse |
stubbornly opposed to what is expected or requested of one, or marked by or inclined toward such an attitude. |
| propriety |
proper or appropriate behavior. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |
| tenet |
any belief, opinion, doctrine, or the like, that a person or especially an organization holds as being true. |
| tenure |
the period of holding or possessing something. |