| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. |
| partisan |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| reinstate |
to put back into a former position, condition, or state of effectiveness. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| unchallenged |
not or not having been questioned, disputed, or contested. |
| unrelenting |
continuing with the same intensity, force, speed, or the like; not decreasing or weakening. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |