| callous |
not having kindness; not sensitive; having a hard heart. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| discourse |
verbal communication; conversation. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| putrid |
of, concerning, or exhibiting rot or decomposition. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| zealous |
characterized by, showing, or filled with an intense enthusiasm, as toward a cause, purpose, or activity. |