| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| iconoclast |
one who attacks and seeks to break down traditional beliefs and institutions or popular ideas and values. |
| mendacious |
untruthful. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |