| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| civilian |
of or relating to the daily life of ordinary citizens, not of the military or police. |
| commitment |
a pledge or obligation to fulfill an act or function. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| cultural |
of or relating to the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| exaggerate |
to present as larger, more important, or more valuable. |
| factual |
containing facts; true. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| minimize |
to make as small as possible. |
| outbreak |
a sudden breaking out or increase in activity of disease. |
| probation |
a period of time for testing a person's ability, character, or behavior. |
| relent |
to become less harsh or less strict. |
| solidify |
to make firm or hard. |
| thrifty |
prudent in the management and spending of money; economical. |