| academician |
one who belongs to an organization or institution that promotes learning. |
| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| divest |
to take rights or property away from; dispossess, especially by legal means. |
| enigmatic |
puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable. |
| haggard |
having a very tired, worried, or wasted look. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| raucous |
loud, sharp, and rasping, as, at times, a bird's call or a human's voice or laugh. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| unimpressive |
lacking notable qualities; unremarkable; not impressive. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |