| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| discrepancy |
lack of agreement; difference; inconsistency. |
| fragmentary |
consisting of fragments; incomplete or disconnected. |
| gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
| heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) |
| impeccable |
flawless or blameless; perfect. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| interim |
the interval of time between two events. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| primacy |
the state of being first, earliest, most essential, or most important. |