A | B |
syllabus | an outline or other brief statement on the content of a course |
bane | 1. something that ruins or spoils; irritation 2. death or destruction 3. a deadly poison |
berate | to scold harshly; to criticize |
comprise | 1. to consist of 2. to include; to contain; to form |
durable | lasting; firm; permanent |
indicate | 1. to be a sign of; to show the need for; to reveal 2. to point out or point to |
apathy | lack of interest; absence or suppression of emotion or excitement |
terminology | the study of terms for particular subjectsl the terms belonging to a specialized subject; vocabulary |
undermine | 1. to weaken or damage (such as health or morale) 2. to waeken or cause to collapse by removing basic supports; to dig or tunnel beneath |
zealous | enthusiastic; eager; passionate |
affinity | fondness; attatchment; liking |
amiable | good-natured; agreeable |
dependable | trustworthy; responsible |
discreet | careful; cautious |
dour | dismal; gloomy; forbidding |
exemplify | to show by example; to model; to represent |
fruitful | successful; abundant |
mercenary | selfish; greedy / (n) a professional sodier hired to fight in a foreign army |
serenity | peacefulness, tranquility |
submissive | obedient; passive |