| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| cessation |
a pausing or stopping; discontinuance. |
| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| indeterminate |
not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |