| brevity |
shortness of duration. |
| entrench |
to establish firmly and unchangeably. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| invoice |
a detailed statement of goods sold or shipped or of services provided, including their prices or charges. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| preoccupy |
to absorb the entire time or attention of. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |
| verbose |
using or characterized by many or superfluous words; wordy. |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |