Aikido
Japanese martial art used for self-defense
Allegiance
Loyalty especially pertaining to a citizen and their monarch
Animosity
Resentment
Anthropologist
Person who studies the evolution of mankind
Aspiring
Ambitious
Buffoon
Idiot, fool
Cognitive
Relating to perception
Collaboration
Piece of work done by two or more people
Euphemism
One expression substituted for another
Geneticist
Scientist who is an expert in the field of genetics
Homeopathy
Treatment of disease with minute doses of drugs that would produce symptoms of the disease in a healthy person
Incapacitated
Rendered incapable
Inept
Not good at something
Infrastructure
The basic foundations
Nocturnal
Awake during the night and asleep during the day
Optometrist
Eye doctor qualified to perform surgery
Sabbatical
Pre-arranged long break or leave of absence
Shucked
Removed the shell from an oyster or clam
Synapse
The junction of two nerve cells
Tenured
Having a guarantee of permanent employment at a college or university
Vigilant
Watchful