| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| catalyst |
an agent that causes an interaction between persons or forces without being affected itself. |
| compel |
to force or drive to do something. |
| complexion |
the natural color and condition of the skin, especially of the face. |
| depress |
to cause to be unhappy or in low spirits. |
| elite |
(usually used with a plural verb) the best, taken collectively. |
| immigrate |
to come to live permanently in a country where one was not born. |
| likewise |
as well; also. |
| merge |
to mix or combine into a single unit. |
| optimism |
the belief that things will turn out well or that there is always hope for something good to happen. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| rivalry |
the act, relation, or condition of one who competes with another or of those who compete with each for dominance. |
| strategy |
a plan, method, or series of actions meant to perform a particular goal or effect. |
| utility |
the quality or condition of being useful; usefulness. |