| abridgment |
the process or an instance of making shorter or condensing. |
| anonymous |
having an unknown name or identity. |
| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| counterfeiter |
one who makes fraudulent imitations or copies, especially of money. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| elitist |
believing in, supporting, or promoting the superiority of a select or privileged group. |
| equilibrium |
a state of balance between two or more forces. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| nadir |
the lowest or most depressing point or stage. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| titular |
having a title but none of the power or responsibility related to it; nominal. |
| turncoat |
one who changes from one party, allegiance, or the like, to the opposite, especially a traitor. |