| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| forage |
food for animals such as horses or cattle. |
| impudence |
the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence. |
| prototype |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed. |
| rejoinder |
a response to a reply; retort. |
| revoke |
to take back, cancel, or make no longer valid. |
| rite |
a formal ceremonial procedure prescribed or customary for a specific occasion, as in religious worship. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| traduce |
to make malicious or false statements about; slander. |
| volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |