| defeatist |
characterized by an acceptance or expectation of failure. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| iota |
an extremely small amount. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| prodigious |
inspiring wonder and admiration; marvelous. |
| provisional |
adopted on a temporary or tentative basis until something permanent is established; conditional. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| suture |
the act or process of surgically joining or sewing together the edges of a wound, incision, or the like. |
| verdant |
green. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |