| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| bequest |
property handed down by will; legacy. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| digress |
to stray from the main topic; ramble. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |