| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| auxiliary |
serving as an extra means of support; additional. |
| defeatist |
characterized by an acceptance or expectation of failure. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| linear |
having to do with a line; straight. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| overbearing |
arrogantly dominating; dictatorial. |
| petite |
of a girl or woman, short and slender. |
| proponent |
one who proposes or favors an idea, doctrine, course of action, or the like. |
| retard |
to cause (growth, development, or the like) to be slow or incomplete; stunt. |
| segregate |
to separate or place apart from others. |
| unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |