| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| mesmerize |
to induce a hypnotic trance in; hypnotize. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| observable |
able to be seen; visible. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| protagonist |
the leading character in a literary work. |
| query |
a question. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| surmount |
to get over or past; overcome; conquer. |