| bereavement |
the condition or fact of being deprived of something or someone, especially by the death of a loved one. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| fallacious |
based on unsound logic; in error; illogical. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| renunciation |
the act or an instance of giving up or rejecting something, usually as a sacrifice; renouncing. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| trite |
ineffective or stale because of frequent repetition; commonplace; hackneyed. |
| universality |
the quality, character, or condition of being universal. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |