| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| bedlam |
a situation or scene of confused disorder and uproar. |
| bereavement |
the condition or fact of being deprived of something or someone, especially by the death of a loved one. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| ratify |
to approve in an official way; confirm. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| sophistry |
a subtle, deceptive method of reasoning or arguing, involving statements that sound plausible but are actually false or fallacious. |
| untested |
not having been tried or used in a way that would prove or disprove effectiveness or validity. |