| accolade |
an expression or mark of approval; honor; award. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| bereavement |
the condition or fact of being deprived of something or someone, especially by the death of a loved one. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| infatuation |
the condition of being deprived of judgment by an irrational or foolish attachment to someone or something. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. |
| invalidate |
to deprive a claim of force or effect by negating its factual or legal basis. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| pestilence |
an epidemic, usually deadly, disease; plague. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| resurrection |
a return to life after death. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| veritable |
true; authentic; real. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |