| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| ample |
large in size, amount, or space; as much or more than is needed. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| committee |
a group of persons chosen to give attention to a particular matter. |
| dependable |
deserving trust or confidence; able to be counted on. |
| drone2 |
to talk in a boring voice without changing one's tone. |
| inflict |
to deal out or strike in a physical attack. |
| intervention |
the act of interfering so as to prevent something from happening |
| levee |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. |
| mobility |
the quality of moving or being moved easily from place to place, or of having ease and flexibility of motion. |
| spasm |
a sudden uncontrolled contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| trek |
a slow or difficult trip. |
| tycoon |
a rich, powerful person in business or industry. |
| virtually |
practically; almost completely; very nearly. |