Educational
acquired
[akkw-ir-ed]
gained or obtained, often through effort or experience.
vestige
[ves-tij]
a surviving evidence or remainder of some condition, practice, etc.
prickly
[pr-ikly]
covered with sharp points; also refers to someone who is irritable or difficult to deal with.
to expect
[to ik-spekt]
to regard something as likely to happen or to await something
judicious
[joo-dish-uhs]
using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic
shibboleth
[shib-uh-lith]
a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth
removal
[r-em-ov-al]
the act of taking something away or eliminating it.
haphazard
[hap-haz-erd]
characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless
excogitate
[eks-koj-i-teyt]
to think out; devise; invent
foment
[foh-ment]
to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of
totter
[tot-er]
to sway or rock on the base or ground, as if about to fall
puckish
[puhk-ish]
mischievous; impish
burnish
[bur-nish]
to polish (a surface) by friction
auspicious
[aw-spish-uhs]
favored by fortune; prosperous; fortunate
exalt
[eks-alt]
to elevate someone or something in rank, status, or praise; to glorify.
assimilate
[ass-im-il-at-e]
to absorb and integrate into a culture, group, or system; also refers to fully understanding new ideas.
sedulous
[sej-uh-luhs]
diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous
freezing
[fr-eez-ing]
extremely cold; the process of changing a liquid to a solid due to low temperature.
betrothed
[bih-trohthd]
engaged to be married
lacerate
[las-uh-reyt]
to tear roughly; mangle
turbulent
[tur-byuh-luhnt]
being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed
apprise
[uh-prahyz]
to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')
lie
[lahy]
to speak an untruth intentionally; to recline in a resting position
trousseau
[troo-soh]
an outfit, clothing, or linen for a bride