| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| attribute |
to view as the result of. |
| claustrophobia |
an abnormal fear of being in closed or confined places. |
| exquisite |
very beautiful; made in a lovely or delicate way. |
| gallant |
brave and dashing. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| menace |
that which presents a danger or threat. |
| obsolete |
no longer in use. |
| pathetic |
causing feelings of pity or sorrow. |
| practical |
having to do with real life and experience rather than theory. |
| prerequisite |
something required beforehand. |
| recognition |
the act of realizing that one knows someone or something. |
| replicate |
to repeat or duplicate. |
| separation |
the act of dividing or keeping apart or the condition of being kept apart. |
| spokesman |
a man who speaks for one or more other persons. |