| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| inexorable |
not subject to change by any force or influence; unyielding or unrelenting. |
| latent |
present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| peripheral |
related but not essential. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| ramification |
a consequence or related aspect of something; offshoot. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| solicit |
to try to obtain (business, recruits, donations, help, or the like) by persuasion, formal request, or pleading. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| verdant |
green. |