| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| entomology |
the science concerned with insects. |
| finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
| insensible |
without normal sensations; unconscious. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| prescience |
knowledge of future occurrences; foreknowledge. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |