| abridgment |
the process or an instance of making shorter or condensing. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| delectable |
extremely pleasing to the taste; delicious. |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| incorporate |
to include as part of a larger thing; blend. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| misdemeanor |
in law, a class of illegal act that is less serious than a felony and carries a lighter sentence; minor offense. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |
| volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |