Vocabulary Word
Word: bate
Definition: let down; lessen the force of; moderate; restrain; Ex. with bated breath; CF. abate
Definition: let down; lessen the force of; moderate; restrain; Ex. with bated breath; CF. abate
More Vocab Words
::: malcontent - person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented::: adjacent - adjoining; neighboring; close by
::: grandeur - impressiveness; stateliness; majesty
::: condign - adequate; (of punishment) severe and well deserved
::: tremulous - trembling; wavering
::: elaborate - work out carefully; add more detail or information; ADJ.
::: converse - opposite; ADJ.
::: rostrum - raised platform for speech-making; pulpit
::: urbane - suave; refined in manner; elegant
::: ciliated - having minute hairs; CF. cilium; CF. cilia: eyelash
