| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| bequeath |
to leave or dispose of (property) by a will. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| exchangeable |
capable of being interchanged with or given in return for another. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| preponderance |
superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| superimpose |
to set or lay on top of or above something. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |