Educational

endemic

[en-dem-ik]

natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous

brumal

[broo-muhl]

wintry

disrespectful

[dis-ri-spekt-fuhl]

showing a lack of respect

exasperate

[ig-zas-puh-reyt]

to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely

arty

[ahr-tee]

pretentious or overly interested in artistic pursuits

tenuous

[ten-yoo-uhs]

lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak

czar

[zahr]

(with a capital letter) the former ruler of Russia

humility

[hyoo-mil-i-tee]

the quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance

coax

[kohks]

to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole

sienna

[see-en-uh]

the color of such a pigment

treacle

[tree-kuhl]

contrived or unrestrained sentimentality

penetrating

[pen-uh-tray-ting]

able to enter or understand deeply

willies

[wil-eez]

a strong feeling of nervousness or unease

daily

[d-aily]

occurring every day or on a routine basis.

deleterious

[del-i-teer-ee-uhs]

injurious to health

ambidextrous

[am-bi-dek-struhs]

able to use both hands equally well

harlequin

[hahr-luh-kwin]

fancifully varied in color, decoration, etc.

passion

[p-aszhun]

intense emotion, enthusiasm, or desire, often for something or someone.

impromptu

[im-promp-too]

made or done without previous preparation

annihilate

[uh-nahy-uh-leyt]

to reduce to utter ruin or nonexistence; destroy utterly

bemuse

[bih-myooz]

to cause to be mildly amused, especially in a detached way

hinder

[hin-der]

to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede

cultivate

[kuhl-tuh-veyt]

to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; till

iconoclast

[ic-ono-ast]

one who attacks common beliefs or institutions

lotion

[l-oshun]

a liquid or cream applied to the skin for moisturizing or healing.