| abridgment |
the process or an instance of making shorter or condensing. |
| annul |
to make nonexistent or ineffective; cancel. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| cessation |
a pausing or stopping; discontinuance. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| ethereal |
highly refined; unworldly. |
| foretaste |
a partial, advance experience or realization of something that will come or happen in the future. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| mimicry |
an act, instance, or the art of imitating or copying the speech, behavior, or expressions of others. |
| ornamentation |
decoration; embellishment. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| timorous |
showing or marked by fear; fearful; timid. |