| academician |
one who belongs to an organization or institution that promotes learning. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| bravado |
a false, exaggerated, or boastful display of courage. |
| conductive |
having the ability to allow the passage of electricity |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| forage |
food for animals such as horses or cattle. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| pompous |
showing an exaggerated sense of own's own importance. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| profundity |
that which involves great insight or intellectual depth. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |