verb. to diminish or become less

adjective. having a fellow feeling for or like feelings with another or others

noun. a large festive gathering

verb. to criticize in a negative disrespectful manner

noun. reasoning in which from certain and known relations or resemblance others are formed

noun. a formal summary of fundamental points of religious belief

verb. to lure or tempt as by calling attention to the possible benefits of an action

adjective. showing impatience or ill temper on little provocation

adjective. having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning