| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| aggressive |
mean and unfriendly in one's actions; ready to argue or start fights. |
| conquer |
to get or overcome by force. |
| daub |
to smear or cover with something soft and sticky, such as paint. |
| exposure |
the act or process of exposing. |
| mitigate |
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of. |
| preen |
to dress and groom oneself with great care and satisfaction; primp. |
| reasonable |
using good sense and clear thinking. |
| redirect |
to guide to a different destination or by a different route. |
| rendezvous |
a meeting that has been arranged ahead of time. |
| scope |
the range or extent of one's view or thoughts. |
| swindle |
to cheat out of money or property. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |
| typhoon |
a hurricane that occurs in the western Pacific area and the China Sea. |
| vacancy |
unfilled space, place, or position. |