| affluent |
having a lot of money; rich; wealthy. |
| allusive |
abounding in or characterized by indirect references to culture, history, or other works of art, which are to be recognized or understood by the audience. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| detriment |
harm, injury, or loss. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| insecurity |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| mutation |
a sudden, apparently abnormal change or alteration in a genetically determined structure, as opposed to gradual evolutionary change. |
| overbearing |
arrogantly dominating; dictatorial. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| scruple |
a belief about right and wrong that keeps a person from doing something that may be bad. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |