| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| didactic |
intended to educate or instruct, especially in moral values. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| temperament |
the manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or animal. |
| voluptuous |
full of or characterized by sensual pleasures. |
| wasteland |
land where there are no living things or where nothing will grow. |