| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| ambassador |
a person who is sent by the government of one country to be its official representative in another country. |
| bond |
to bind together. |
| comparable |
nearly the same or equal in degree or quality. |
| depress |
to cause to be unhappy or in low spirits. |
| economical |
using only a small amount; without waste; frugal. |
| girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |
| inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
| jaunt |
a short trip made for fun and pleasure. |
| mere |
being neither more nor better than what is spoken of. |
| prim |
correct and proper beyond what is needed. |
| rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |
| renovation |
the act or process of repairing and updating (a building or the like) so that the condition is improved and meets current standards. |
| simplify |
to make plainer, easier, or less complex. |
| sovereignty |
supreme power or authority, especially over a state or other political body. |