| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| agility |
the ability to move or think easily and quickly. |
| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| cumulative |
becoming larger or greater by means of gradual addition. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| imminent |
about to happen or likely to happen soon. |
| immutable |
not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| recurrence |
an act or instance of happening or appearing again or repeatedly. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| taciturn |
habitually silent and uncommunicative. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |