| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| backwater |
any place that is seen as primitive, unchanging, or stagnant. |
| convulsion |
a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| demure |
quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| exhilaration |
intense high spirits. |
| garner |
to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance. |
| iterate |
to say or do again or repeatedly. |
| preempt |
to seize or appropriate ahead of others. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |