| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| disconsolate |
hopelessly unhappy; dejected. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| dissimilar |
not alike; different. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| fop |
a man who is highly concerned with, and often vain about, his appearance and manners; dandy. |
| gargantuan |
(sometimes capitalized) of enormous proportions; huge; gigantic. |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| ludicrous |
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| shamble |
to walk slowly, unsteadily, or awkwardly. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| tedium |
the state or condition of being dull, boring, or wearisome; monotony. |