paradigm
a given perspective or frame of reference for something, based on patterns and expectations
fizzle
to anticlimactically fall away; wither
rekindle
to bring back up into flame; restart
psyche up
to excite, motivate
inadequate
not good enough for a particular purpose
superficial
only surface-deep; shallow
chronic
long-lasting, recurring, near-permanent
integrity
honesty, steadfastness in principles
fidelity
faithfulness, loyalty
temperance
moderation, self-control
lubricate
to rub with liquid to make smoother; metaphorically, to speed a process along
maxim
adage, proverb
fundamentally
on the most basic level
serendipitous
happily coincidental
inadvertently
accidentally, unintentionally
