| affluence |
material wealth. |
| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| cohere |
to lump, hold, or stick together. |
| egotistical |
self-centered or selfish. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| salvageable |
able to be saved or rescued from damage or destruction. |
| subsidy |
direct financial assistance provided by the government to a business, industry, educational institution, individual, or the like. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| turbulence |
commotion, violent disorder, or unrest. |