| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| disputation |
the act or process of arguing or debating a topic. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| eloquence |
skill or ability to use language that impresses or persuades. |
| enigmatic |
puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| franchise |
a right or privilege conferred by a government, especially the right to vote or the rights and powers of incorporation. |
| gratis |
without charging money; freely. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| limpid |
perfectly clear; transparent. |
| nuance |
a subtle quality or difference in tone, meaning, color, or the like; shade. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |