Abridge to Vincictive
verb Shorten; as in abbreviated; diminished The Wishbone series includes an abridged version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Noun (a response---a prompt and cheerful one) The boss showed alacrity toward his employees.
Noun Strong dislike; animosity---think ENMITY Don’t have antipathy for me because I’m beautiful.
Verb To make greater; supplement; increase Vegetarians should augment their diets with extra protein. Or in the form of a noun--- Gloria found a dress to show off her newest augmentation.
Adj Using inflated language; pompous—think ARROGANT or OSTENTATIOUS
Verb To speak against—think—DISPARAGE Mr. Wilson decried Dennis’ newspaper delivery service.
Adj Coming from a variety of diverse sources Eclectic decorating would combine traditional and contemporary furniture.
Verb To make better; improve Sara wanted to enhance the blue in her eyes with special contacts.
Adj Having a pleasant, agreeable sound Think—opposite of cacophony I always loved the euphonious sounds of Clarence’s saxophone.
Adj Ardent; burning; impassioned Opposite of ALOOF
Adj Having no money; penniless Think INDIGENT; DESTITUTE Who would have thought that five years after winning the mega million lottery, he would be impecunious?
Verb To make an effort to gain good favor A bit like being a SYCOPHANT---obsequious She ingratiated herself upon the popular girls in an attempt to win friends, but lost her true friends in the process.
Adj Abundant in growth; lush; lavish Think—PRODIGAL (almost TOO much) Lots of shampoo companies promise luxuriant hair, but do any work?
Adj Minor; slight; petty; insignificant Opposite of superior Think-- TRIVIAL
Noun Act of showing off learning or knowledge Beyond—esoteric---showing off
Adj Peaceful; calm Think--serene
Verb To make impossible; to prevent
Adj Land or rock projecting into a body of water Jetty---jutting out of water
Verb To completely destroy Think—OBLITERATE
Adj Nonreligious; worldly Our government aims to be secular in nature so as regarding any religion in particular.
Adj Having no motion; showing little change Opposite of active---think—DORMANT or QUIESCENT
Noun A keen sense of taste---appropriateness Particularly in delicate situations Tactful, tactfulness
Adj Sluggish; inactive; dull Think--LETHARGIC
Verb Cleared of accusations or charges absolved
Adj Vengeful; spiteful; wanting payback Don’t confuse with vindicated (cleared)