| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| adulterate |
to make worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. |
| consort |
a wife or husband, especially of a royal personage. |
| distend |
to swell or cause to swell from, or as if from, internal pressure; balloon. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| inestimable |
of value or worth that cannot be measured; invaluable. |
| interim |
the interval of time between two events. |
| latent |
present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| obnoxious |
offensive or not pleasant. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |