| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
| balk |
to stop suddenly and refuse to go on. |
| confidence |
a sense of trust or faith in a person or thing, or in oneself. |
| cordial |
warm and friendly; courteous. |
| distribute |
to divide into parts and give out to each of several people or groups. |
| encase |
to enclose. |
| familiarity |
knowledge or understanding of a particular thing. |
| irritate |
to anger or bother. |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |
| reflex |
having to do with a response or reaction that is automatic and not controlled by conscious thought. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |
| sympathetic |
feeling or showing understanding. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |