| academician |
one who belongs to an organization or institution that promotes learning. |
| alleviate |
to make (trouble or pain) easier to tolerate or accept; ease. |
| confound |
to perplex or bewilder; confuse. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| discreet |
reserved and judicious, especially in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| feral |
existing in a wild natural state; not domesticated. |
| infatuate |
to cause a foolish and irrational passion or attachment in (someone). |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| singularity |
an unusual trait or quality. |
| statute |
a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts. |
| stolid |
neither feeling nor showing much range of emotion; impassive. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |