| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| comradeship |
friendship based on shared or group activities or interests. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| hilarity |
noisy or boisterous merriment. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |