| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| condolence |
sympathy with a grieving or suffering person. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| dissociate |
to sever a mental connection between; separate. |
| inhibit |
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. |
| mortify |
to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| preclude |
to prevent from happening by means of prior action or previously established condition. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| scandalous |
causing, or likely to cause, a scandal; shocking; disgraceful. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |