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v. lesson, diminish or curtail; reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Long books are often abridged into shorter versions. |
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so extremely old as seeming to belong adj. to an earlier period; of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
n. a very old person
Antediluvian cassete players stand no chance against modern iPods. |
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n. contemptuous or profane act, utterance or writing concerning God or a sacred entity; an irrelevant or impious act, attitude or utterance
A peasant going against their ruler is blasphemy |
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v. grow and flourish
The bud must be old enough to burgeon into a flower. |
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n. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
v. reject with contempt
Some people show great disdain for others who do not follow the same belief. |
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v. make perfect or complete
You can hone a pencil into a sharp point. |
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v. put at a disadvantage
A gladiator tries to hinder their opponent for a greater advantage. |
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v. to give praise or highly approve
A teacher can laud a student for doing well on a test. |
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adj. not easily borne; wearing
Cleaning is a onerous job, but it is worth it in the end. |
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n. a reckless extravagant consumer
adj. marked by rash extravagance; very generous
A girl with a lot of money is prodigal because she can spend it on shopping. |
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