| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| bereavement |
the condition or fact of being deprived of something or someone, especially by the death of a loved one. |
| cubicle |
any very small room or partitioned space, as in an office or dormitory. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| mausoleum |
a large, elaborate tomb, or the structure that houses such a tomb. |
| melodrama |
behavior or events, in reality or fiction, with similarly exaggerated features or effects. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| pallid |
pale or whitened; lacking color. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |