| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| combatant |
someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare. |
| decorum |
properness of behavior, manner, appearance, or the like; dignity; propriety. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| inverse |
opposite or reversed in position, order, direction, nature, or effect. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| pragmatic |
concerned with actual causes and effects rather than abstract theories or ideas; practical. |
| preempt |
to seize or appropriate ahead of others. |
| wan |
very pale. |