| abridgment |
the process or an instance of making shorter or condensing. |
| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| condescend |
to act as if one were of superior rank or station, treating others as inferior; patronize. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| pronouncement |
a formal or official declaration. |
| rampant |
unrestrained or uncontrollable; unbridled. |
| reiterate |
to say again. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |
| vignette |
a brief written or musical sketch, or brief film scene, that describes or characterizes a person, incident, situation, or the like. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |