| antecedent |
an event, circumstance, or thing coming before another. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| diverge |
to extend or move away in different directions from a common point. |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding explanatory material or detail, or the material or detail so added. |
| ferment |
a state of upset or fast change. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| nullify |
to cause to have no value or consequence. |
| pervade |
to spread or be present everywhere in. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| rejoinder |
a response to a reply; retort. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| resurrection |
a return to life after death. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |