| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| beneficent |
tending to do good; kindly; charitable. |
| distend |
to swell or cause to swell from, or as if from, internal pressure; balloon. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| novice |
a person with little or no experience at a particular job or activity. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| perdition |
the loss of the soul for eternity; damnation. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| recommence |
to begin or start again. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |