| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| callous |
not having kindness; not sensitive; having a hard heart. |
| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| homogeneous |
having all parts of the same or a similar type. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, especially for proper conduct. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| refraction |
the bending of rays or waves of light, heat, sound, or the like when passed obliquely from one medium to another with a different rate of transmission. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| tribulation |
severe suffering or affliction; distress. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |