| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| impel |
to drive or incite to action. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| melodrama |
behavior or events, in reality or fiction, with similarly exaggerated features or effects. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| suffice |
to meet the needs, goals, or the like of; be adequate for. |
| tentative |
not yet fully developed or definitely decided; provisional. |