| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| coda |
a passage that brings a musical composition to a conclusion. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| interrelate |
to place in or come into a shared, mutual, or reciprocal relationship. |
| labyrinthine |
complex and intricate to the point of being puzzling. |
| motley |
made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. |
| observable |
able to be seen; visible. |
| savant |
a person of deep learning; scholar. |
| soliloquy |
an act of talking or a speech by one who is, or is considered to be, alone. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| synopsis |
a short statement giving an overview, the main principles, or the sequence of events of a narrative, argument, article, or the like; summary; abstract. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |