| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, especially for political offenses. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| encase |
to enclose. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| ignite |
to cause to begin burning; set on fire. |
| indignant |
feeling or showing anger about something considered to be unfair or without value. |
| infiltrate |
to enter into in secret. |
| infinite |
having no limits or end; without measure. |
| insure |
to guarantee against loss or harm with an insurance policy. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. |
| respiration |
the act of breathing. |
| statistics |
(used with a singular verb) the mathematical study of numerical information, especially representative information about a limited portion of a population that is used to make generalized conclusions about the whole. |