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Abridge
- verb (used with object), a·bridged, a·bridg·ing.
- 1.to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents: to abridge a reference book.
- 2.to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge a visit; to abridge one's freedom.
- 3.to deprive; cut off.
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Compendium
- noun, plural
- 1.a brief treatment or account of a subject, especially an extensive subject; concise treatise: a compendium of medicine.
- 2.a summary, epitome, or abridgment.
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Cursory
- adjective
- going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial: a cursory glance at a newspaper article.
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Curtail
- verb (used with object)
- to cut short; cut off a part of; abridge; reduce; diminish.
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Syllabus
- noun, plural
- 1.an outline or other brief statement of the main points of a discourse, the subjects of a course of lectures, the contents of a curriculum, etc.
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Synopsis
- noun, plural
- 1.a brief or condensed statement giving a general view of some subject.
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Terse
- adjective
- 1.neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
- 2.abruptly concise; curt; brusque.
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Abet
- verb (used with object), a·bet·ted, a·bet·ting.
- to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
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Advocate
- verb (used with object)
- 1.to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly: He advocated higher salaries for teachers.
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Ancillary
- adjective
- 1.subordinate; subsidiary.
- 2.auxiliary; assisting.
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Bolster
- noun
- 1.a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.
- 2.anything resembling this in form or in use as a support.
- 3.any pillow, cushion, or pad.
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Corroborate
- verb (used with object)
- 1.to make more certain; confirm: He corroborated my account of the accident.
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Countenance
- noun
- 1.appearance, especially the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance.
- 2.the face; visage.
- 3.calm facial expression; composure.
- 4.approval or favor; encouragement; moral support.
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Espouse
- verb (used with object), -poused, -pous·ing.
- 1.to make one's own; adopt or embrace, as a cause.
- 2.to marry.
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Mainstay
- noun
- 1.Nautical . the stay that secures the mainmast forward.
- 2.a person or thing that acts as a chief support or part: Coffee is the mainstay of the country's economy.
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Munificent
- adjective
- 1.extremely liberal in giving; very generous.
- 2.characterized by great generosity: a munificent bequest.
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Proponent
- noun
- 1.a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal.
- 2.a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate.
- 3.a personwho supports a cause or doctrine; adherent.
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Stalwart
: marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
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Sustenance
- 1 a : means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
- b : food, provisions; also : nourishment
- 2 a : the act of sustaining : the state of being sustained
- b : a supplying or being supplied with the necessaries of life
- 3 something that gives support, endurance, or strength
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Apace
- Adverb
- : at a quick pace : swiftly
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Abrupt
- Adjective
- 1 a : characterized by or involving action or change without preparation or warning : unexpected b : unceremoniously curt c : lacking smoothness or continuity
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Headlong
- Adverb
- 1: headfirst
- 2: without deliberation : recklessly
- 3: without pause or delay
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Impetuous
- Adjective
- 1: marked by impulsive vehemence or passion
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