| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| qualm |
a feeling of guilt or doubt. |
| replenish |
to make complete or full again; refill. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| tenable |
able to be upheld, affirmed, supported, or defended; logical. |
| trove |
a collection of valuable or desirable things. |
| turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |
| uncontrolled |
acting or continuing, or allowed to act or continue, without constraint, regulation, or opposition. |