| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| hubris |
the pride associated with arrogance; pride considered as sin. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| myriad |
of or constituting a great but unspecified number; numberless. |
| novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| referent |
anything in the real world or in the imagination that is symbolized or referred to by a word or other symbol. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |