Shrink
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To contract, to become smaller, especially through exposure to cold and moisture. To cause something to become smaller. To attempt to avoid an unwanted or intimidating duty; as, to shrink from a task.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A psychiatrist or therapist, also referred to as a head-shrinker.
Example sentence: The time at our disposal each day is elastic; the passions we feel dilate it, those that inspire us shrink it, and habit fills it.
Contract
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.A part of legal studies dealing with laws and jurisdiction related to contracts.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To enter into a contract with.To gain or acquire (an illness).To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.
Example sentence: I wish to be cremated. One tenth of my ashes shall be given to my agent, as written in our contract.