| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| amass |
to gather or accumulate for oneself. |
| anonymous |
having an unknown name or identity. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| profuse |
great in amount or number. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| secrete |
to produce a fluid or other substance and release it into or out of the body. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| unpalatable |
not acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |