| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| elitist |
believing in, supporting, or promoting the superiority of a select or privileged group. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| exuberant |
vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited. |
| garner |
to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance. |
| interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
| lassitude |
lack of mental or physical energy; weariness or listlessness; lethargy. |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
| obliterate |
to erase or make unrecognizable by erasing. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| tentative |
not yet fully developed or definitely decided; provisional. |