| enlighten | to inform |
| expound | to make a detailed statement |
| ingrained | impressed firmly on the mind |
| sage | wise and respected person |
| seminar | conference where a specific topic is discussed |
| abridge | to shorten |
| browse | to look casually |
| citation | quotation from a reliable source |
| compendium | short but complete summary |
| etymology | study of the origin of words |
| gazetteer | geographical dictionary |
| glossary | alphabetical list of words in the back of a book |
| abash | embarrass |