| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| disarray |
confusion or disorder. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| feral |
existing in a wild natural state; not domesticated. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
| synopsis |
a short statement giving an overview, the main principles, or the sequence of events of a narrative, argument, article, or the like; summary; abstract. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |