| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| deity |
a god or goddess. |
| expulsion |
an act or instance of forcing out, or the state of being forced out. |
| haggard |
having a very tired, worried, or wasted look. |
| inexcusable |
unable to be justified; unpardonable. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| personify |
to be a perfect or typical example of; embody. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| self-determination |
the ability or freedom of a people to decide their own form of government. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |
| veritable |
true; authentic; real. |