| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| cosmopolitan |
of, drawn from, or common to all the world or all the peoples of the world. |
| didactic |
intended to educate or instruct, especially in moral values. |
| dissonant |
not in harmony or agreement; discordant. |
| indigent |
without financial means to live; needy; poor. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| matriculate |
to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, especially a college or university. |
| oscillate |
to swing steadily and repeatedly back and forth. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| uniformity |
the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |