| abridgment |
the process or an instance of making shorter or condensing. |
| acclimate |
to become used to new weather conditions or surroundings. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| imponderable |
unable to be evaluated or calculated accurately. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| miasma |
a thick, obscuring vapor. |
| perforate |
to make a hole in. |
| proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
| respective |
of or belonging to each one. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| stolid |
neither feeling nor showing much range of emotion; impassive. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |