| abridgment |
the process or an instance of making shorter or condensing. |
| antecedent |
an event, circumstance, or thing coming before another. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
| churl |
a rude or vulgar person. |
| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| contemptible |
deserving of scorn or moral disgust; disgraceful; dishonorable. |
| discreet |
reserved and judicious, especially in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| inane |
devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical. |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| vestige |
a visible trace or sign of something no longer present or existing. |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |