| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| aloof |
at a distance; apart. |
| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| conceal |
to hide or keep hidden from sight. |
| concentration |
close attention; focused mental energy. |
| confrontation |
the act of facing or meeting another without evasion or avoidance. |
| contaminate |
to make dirty, polluted, or not usable by touching or by adding something to. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| forfeit |
something demanded or given up as a penalty for not acting as required by law, contract, or rules. |
| fortress |
a large, fortified building or area, often around a town or settlement. |
| muster |
to cause to come together; assemble. |
| obstinate |
not willing to change one's ideas; stubborn. |
| oversight |
a lack of paying attention to what one is doing. |
| preach |
to give a talk on religion that is used to teach; give a sermon. |
| swindle |
to cheat out of money or property. |