| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| annals |
a chronological record of events, usually year by year. |
| askew |
not straight; crooked. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
| parochial |
narrow or limited in scope or viewpoint; provincial. |
| potable |
fit for drinking. |
| proficient |
adept or skilled, usually as a result of study or practice. |
| putative |
widely thought to be such; reputed; supposed. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |