| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| arraign |
to bring before a court of law to respond to a charge or indictment. |
| bereavement |
the condition or fact of being deprived of something or someone, especially by the death of a loved one. |
| entity |
anything that exists objectively and distinctly, whether nonliving or living; thing or being. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| haggard |
having a very tired, worried, or wasted look. |
| immutable |
not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| martinet |
a person who enforces very strict discipline, especially in the military. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |