| bereavement |
the condition or fact of being deprived of something or someone, especially by the death of a loved one. |
| conductive |
having the ability to allow the passage of electricity |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| dovetail |
to fit together precisely or harmoniously. |
| embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
| heartrending |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish. |
| motley |
made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| plausible |
seeming to be true or reasonable; credible. |
| profane |
irreverent or irreligious; blasphemous. |
| prototype |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed. |
| recumbent |
lying down; reclining. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |