| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| inexorable |
not subject to change by any force or influence; unyielding or unrelenting. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |
| ruse |
a trick, pretense, or diversion intended to deceive or mislead. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| tithe |
an amount of money, produce, or goods equal in value to a tenth of one's income, given or paid as a contribution or tax, especially to a church. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |