n. A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage. A flatter who seeks favor.
abeyance
n. A state of temporary suspension or inactivity. Temporary suspension.
mitigate
v. To alleviate. To make milder or less severe. 1) To make something less harsh, severe, or violent. 2) To make an offense or crime less serious or more excusable.
paleontology
n. The study of fossils. The earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains.
diligent
adj. Hardworking. Persevering.
complacent
n. Smug or self-satisfied. Overly self-satisfied due to a high opinion of oneself, and therefore, too content.
meander
v. 1) To wander. 2) To move in a curving, twisting, or indirect route.
emulate
v. To copy and try to do better. 1) To imitate (usually something admired). 2) Compete with successfully. Approach or reach equality with.
blasphemy
n. Irreverent tlak about Gof or religion. Disrespect for God or for something sacred.
supercilious
adj. 1) Haughty or arrogant. Showing haughty superiority over someone else. 2) Characterized by or expressive of contempt.
