| abridgment |
the process or an instance of making shorter or condensing. |
| adjoin |
to be next to; border on. |
| censorious |
highly critical or disapproving. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| discourse |
verbal communication; conversation. |
| embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |