Lull
make calm or still
Resilience
an occurrence of rebounding or springing back
Instinctive
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
N-O-S-T-A-L-G-I-C
Lax
lacking in rigor or strictness
Dwindle
become smaller or lose substance
Predicament
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Earnest
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
R-E-L-E-V-A-N-T
Eccentric
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
Comprised
be composed of
Remnant
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
Coherent
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
not growing or changing; without force or vitality
S-T-A-G-N-A-N-T
Sophisticated
having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
Prevail
prove superior
Turmoil
a violent disturbance
Domestic
of or relating to the home
dependent upon or characterized by chance
H-A-P-H-A-Z-A-R-D
Flounder
move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
Jeer
laugh at with contempt and derision
Zeal
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
Somber
grave or even gloomy in character
marked by precise accordance with details
M-E-T-I-C-U-L-O-U-S
Diligent
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness