transitive verb to reduce in length or duration.Pressing matters at home forced them to abbreviate their stay in Europe. See the full entry
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gratify
transitive verb to give pleasure or satisfaction to (someone).Her excellent performance in school gratified her parents.I was gratified by receiving the award because I had worked very hard. See the full entry
eloquent
adjective fluent, apt, and persuasive, as a speaker or a speech.The eloquent speaker utterly inspired and moved her audience.The governor was eloquent on the subject of his reforms.The students applauded after the…
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formidable
adjective 1. exceptionally difficult; daunting.Building the pyramids was a formidable task. 2. causing fear or hesitation; fearsome or intimidating.The Vikings were a formidable foe. See the full entry