| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| idealist |
a person with high or noble principles, goals, or codes of action. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| incandescent |
giving off light as a result of being heated. |
| necessitate |
to make unavoidable; require. |
| neurotic |
suffering from needless fears and worries. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |