| aerate |
to expose to the circulation or chemical action of air in order to ventilate or cleanse. |
| brevity |
shortness of duration. |
| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| fractious |
inclined to be irritable and quarrelsome; cranky. |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| oracular |
of, like, pertaining to, of having the nature of divine wisdom; prophetic; wise. |
| pillage |
to openly and forcefully seize goods from, as during a war; plunder. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |