adjunct |
attached or connected but not fully integrated; supplementary; subordinate. |
discrimination |
the act of treating some people unfairly because of prejudice. |
enumeration |
the act or process of naming or listing one by one. |
epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
fluent |
able to speak or write easily and naturally. |
intimate |
very warm, friendly, or close. |
overhaul |
to go over carefully, taking apart as necessary and making all needed repairs. |
pivot |
a rod or pin upon which another part rotates, swings, or moves back and forth. |
prolific |
producing young or new growth in abundance; fertile. |
so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |
sovereign |
having independent government. |
spry |
moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble. |
stellar |
brilliant; outstanding. |
transcontinental |
going or reaching across a continent. |
tuition |
the charge for being taught at a college or private school. |