| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| conscript |
a military recruit summoned by draft; draftee. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |
| typify |
to be the representative example of. |
| vignette |
a brief written or musical sketch, or brief film scene, that describes or characterizes a person, incident, situation, or the like. |