| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| celestial |
of or having to do with the sky or outer space. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| desist |
to stop acting in a certain way. |
| embellishment |
a beautifying decoration or addition. |
| exuberance |
the condition or quality of being vigorously happy or high-spirited. |
| heretic |
a person who maintains unorthodox religious opinions or beliefs, especially a baptized Roman Catholic who dissents from official church doctrine. |
| invincible |
too strong to be defeated. |
| martinet |
a person who enforces very strict discipline, especially in the military. |
| multifaceted |
having several aspects or stages; complex or various. |
| obnoxious |
offensive or not pleasant. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| quota |
the part or share of something that is due to a person or group. |
| reprove |
to criticize, usually mildly, for wrongdoing. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |