| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| askew |
not straight; crooked. |
| auditory |
having to do with or referring to hearing or the sense of hearing. |
| bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
| embody |
to put in a form that can be seen; make real. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| frugal |
small in amount or cost; meager. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| self-determination |
the ability or freedom of a people to decide their own form of government. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |