abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
blueprint |
a print of a drawing that shows a building plan. Blueprints usually have white lines on a blue background. |
capacity |
the amount that can be held in a particular space. |
cockpit |
the area from which the pilot and crew control an airplane. |
consequence |
that which follows; result. |
earnest |
having or showing a serious manner. |
equitable |
characterized by fairness; just. |
fluster |
to cause to become nervous, confused, or upset. |
harmonize |
to bring into agreement or cause to combine pleasantly or satisfactorily. |
impartial |
not favoring one more than another; not prejudiced; fair. |
knack |
a natural talent for something. |
maximize |
to increase or enlarge as much as possible. |
nomad |
a member of a group or tribe that has no fixed home and moves from place to place. |
pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |