| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| oracular |
of, like, pertaining to, of having the nature of divine wisdom; prophetic; wise. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| pertinacious |
tenacious in purpose, opinion, or the like; persevering. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| rote |
unthinking or mechanical routine or habit. |
| slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |