| bereavement |
the condition or fact of being deprived of something or someone, especially by the death of a loved one. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| exchangeable |
capable of being interchanged with or given in return for another. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| magnitude |
size or extent. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| repress |
to restrain or prevent the expression of (feelings, utterances, or the like). |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| uncontrolled |
acting or continuing, or allowed to act or continue, without constraint, regulation, or opposition. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |