| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. |
| corporation |
a group of people allowed by law to do certain things as if they were one person. |
| eloquent |
using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading. |
| glower |
to look or stare with sullenness, anger, or animosity; scowl. |
| maim |
to hurt badly by destroying a part of the body or making it useless. |
| malfunction |
the act or an instance of failing to operate or work properly. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| partial |
not complete. |
| participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
| pinpoint |
to find or explain exactly. |
| ponder |
to think about something deeply and carefully. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| symbolic |
acting as a symbol (often followed by "of"). |
| theological |
of, based on, or relating to matters of religion or the study of religion. |