| assimilate |
to adapt and conform. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| charismatic |
having unusually strong personal allure or appeal. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| emaciated |
extremely thin, as from starvation or disease. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| ideology |
the body of beliefs, symbols, and political and social aims that characterizes a particular group or institution. |
| intrepid |
feeling or showing no fear; courageous; bold. |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
| zealot |
a person who is excessively and often intolerantly enthusiastic, especially about a cause or religious faith; fanatic. |