| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| adulation |
extreme or excessive praise. |
| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| carnage |
the mass killing of people; slaughter. |
| clairvoyant |
possessing the ability to see or know things that are beyond the five senses. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| kinetic |
of, concerning, or caused by motion. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |