| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| disperse |
to drive away in all directions; scatter. |
| fop |
a man who is highly concerned with, and often vain about, his appearance and manners; dandy. |
| infallible |
incapable of error. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| stupefy |
to astound or bedazzle. |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |