| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| bigotry |
intolerance of any group or belief that is not one's own, especially in the form of racial, ethnic, or religious intolerance and prejudice. |
| cohere |
to lump, hold, or stick together. |
| disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
| exhilaration |
intense high spirits. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| grandiose |
pretentious or pompous. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| rectify |
to put right or correct (a bad situation, injustice, or the like); remedy. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| tenacity |
the quality or condition of holding on strongly or persistently to something. |