| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| clique |
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| facile |
acting or working in an easy, effortless manner. |
| frivolous |
unworthy of serious consideration or merit; trivial or silly. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |