niggle
(noun) a very small criticism or annoyance.
prospectus
(noun) a book or magazine that gives information about a school, college, or business for future students or customers
modular course
(noun) consisting of several units that together make a complete course, taught especially at a British college or university
put aside
(verb) to save something, e.g. money, for a special purpose (similar: to save for something)
personal finances
(noun) money that belongs to a person, rather than to a company or organization; the activity of managing your own money
initiative
(noun) a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem
sabbatical
(noun) a period of time when somebody is allowed to stop their normal work in order to study or travel
rhetoric
(noun) language that is intended to make people believe things, often language that is not sincere
scapegoat
(noun) someone or something that is blamed for a bad situation, although they have not caused it
lousy
(adjective) very bad
futility
(noun) certain not to have a successful effect or result; similar: pointlessness or uselessness
adjunct
(noun) an added part not essential to the whole; something added or connected to a larger or more important thing
stack up
(phrasal verb) to seem to be accurate or show that something is worth buying, investing in, or believing (e.g. Your ideas don't _______ ___. I don't believe you.)
prevalent
(adjective) existing very commonly or happening often
alienate
(verb) to cause someone or a group of people to stop supporting and agreeing with you (noun: -ation)
dubious
(adjective) doubtful; thought not able to be trusted
intrinsic
(adjective) being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing
manifesto
(noun) a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party
abolition
(noun) the act of ending an activity or custom officially
ingrained
(adjective) of beliefs or attitudes so firmly held that they are not likely to change