| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| azure |
the color of a clear blue sky. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| edifice |
a building, especially a large or impressive structure. |
| infelicity |
the quality or condition of being inappropriate, or unfortunate in the given circumstances. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| pundit |
an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic. |
| referent |
anything in the real world or in the imagination that is symbolized or referred to by a word or other symbol. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| retrograde |
moving or tending to move in a backward direction; retreating. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| transcendental |
beyond the limits of ordinary experience, thought, or belief; supernatural, visionary, or mystical. |