| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
| disputatious |
inclined to quarrel or provoke argument. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| immutable |
not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| retentive |
having the ability to remember. |
| therapeutic |
of, pertaining to, or capable of healing; curative. |
| tithe |
an amount of money, produce, or goods equal in value to a tenth of one's income, given or paid as a contribution or tax, especially to a church. |