| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| combatant |
someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| elegy |
a sorrowful or mournful poem or musical composition, especially a lament for the dead. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| fecund |
capable of producing abundant fruit or offspring; fruitful; fertile. |
| feign |
to pretend or fake; put on a false show of. |
| jabber |
to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble. |
| judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
| marginal |
barely above a minimum standard of quality. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |