abridgment |
the process or an instance of making shorter or condensing. |
academician |
one who belongs to an organization or institution that promotes learning. |
affluence |
material wealth. |
enmity |
the mutual feeling of enemies toward each other; hatred; hostility; antagonism. |
indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
permeate |
to pass or diffuse through; penetrate. |
placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
revulsion |
violent dislike and disgust; abhorrence; loathing. |
sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |
synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |
virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |
wan |
very pale. |