| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. |
| duplicitous |
deceitful, treacherous, or double-dealing. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| fluctuate |
to vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| potable |
fit for drinking. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |