| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| aquatic |
of or taking place on the water. |
| burly |
having a large, husky, and strong body. |
| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| comprise |
to be made up of; consist of. |
| conqueror |
one who defeats another. |
| conservative |
wanting things to stay as they are; not favoring change. |
| considerably |
to a quite large degree or extent. |
| fluctuation |
unsteadiness; vacillation. |
| hospitable |
open and receptive. |
| leery |
suspicious or mistrustful; wary (usually followed by "of"). |
| opera |
a play in which all or most of the words are sung and the music is played by an orchestra. |
| ponder |
to think about something deeply and carefully. |
| publicize |
to make widely known; advertise. |
| seminar |
a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. |