hyphenate
divide or connect with a hyphen
brevity
the attribute of being brief or fleeting
convey
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
manuscript
the form of a literary work submitted for publication
perusing
reading carefully with intent to remember
vague
lacking clarity or distinctness
typeface
a specific size and style of type within a type family
leitmotif
a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
verbosity
an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
awkward
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
anecdote
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
surgeon
a physician who specializes in surgery
bleached
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
exclaim
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
obliged
under a moral obligation to do something
obligation
the state of being obligated to do or pay something
prestigious
having an illustrious reputation; respected
cavalier
a gallant or courtly gentleman
ambiguous
having more than one possible meaning
unambiguous
having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning
ridiculous
incongruous;inviting ridicule
contraception
birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
superfluous
more than is needed, desired, or required
obscure
not clearly understood or expressed
