| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| collusion |
action undertaken in secret partnership or collaboration, usually for illicit purposes. |
| communicable |
capable of being spread or passed on; contagious. |
| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| eloquence |
skill or ability to use language that impresses or persuades. |
| exuberant |
vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| infidelity |
unfaithfulness, especially to marital vows; adultery. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |
| vignette |
a brief written or musical sketch, or brief film scene, that describes or characterizes a person, incident, situation, or the like. |