| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| heartrending |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| invalidate |
to deprive a claim of force or effect by negating its factual or legal basis. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| landlocked |
without any access to the sea. |
| limbo1 |
(often capitalized) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. |
| ramify |
to have or produce effects or consequences that make some original matter more complex. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |
| verbose |
using or characterized by many or superfluous words; wordy. |
| voluptuous |
full of or characterized by sensual pleasures. |