aptitude
A natural ability to do something.
commentary
An expression of opinions or offering of explanations explanations about an event or situation.
convoluted
(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.
decathlon
An athletic event taking place over two days, in which each competitor takes part in the same prescribed ten events (100-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400-meter dash, 110-meter hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, and 1,500-meter run).
disparity
A great difference.
drudgery
Hard, menial, or dull work.
indomitably
In an indomitable manner
infringe
Actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.).
interchangeable
(of two things) able to be interchanged.
linguistically
With respect to the science of linguistics; "linguistically interesting data"
metropolitan
Of, relating to, or denoting a metropolis, often inclusive of its surrounding areas.
pastime
An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.
premier
First in importance, order, or position; leading.
rapid
A fast-flowing and turbulent part of the course of a river.
regiment
Organize according to a strict, sometimes oppressive system or pattern.
senility
The condition of being senile.
solace
Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
sprout
(of a plant) put forth shoots.
subcontract
Employ a business or person outside one's company to do (work) as part of a larger project.
toll
A charge payable for permission to use a particular bridge or road.
tournament
(in a sport or game) a series of contests between a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize.
transcendentalist
(transcendentalism) any system of philosophy emphasizing the intuitive and spiritual above the empirical and material
uphold
Confirm or support (something that has been questioned).
