| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| depravity |
moral corruption; wickedness. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| petulance |
the state or quality of being easily or unreasonably irritated, impatient, or ill tempered. |
| pictorial |
pertaining to, made of, or containing drawings, paintings, or photographs. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| reinstate |
to put back into a former position, condition, or state of effectiveness. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| wizened |
shriveled or dried up. |