| A | B |
| incoherent | unable to express thoughts or feelings clearly or logically |
| eulogy | a speech or piece of writing that is a tribute to a person's life that is written after they have died |
| retreated | withdrew from a position or point of view to lessen conflict |
| lingered | remained alive, although very weak, while gradually dying |
| dialysis | filtering waste products from the blood of a patient whose kidneys are not functioning properly |
| profound | very great, strong, or intense |
| shrouded | covered |
| assembled | to gather together in one place |
| pulpit | a stand in a church that is used by the priest or minister for preaching or leading a service |
| attire | clothing worn on a special occasion |
| rendered | to give help or provide a service |
| weeping | crying; shedding tears |
| obituary | an announcement, especially in a newspaper, of somebody's death |
| indelible | impossible to remove from the mind or memory and therefore remaining forever |
| eerie | unnerving or unusual in a way that suggests a connection with the supernatural |
| penned | wrote something for others to read |
| notion | an idea, opinion, or concept |
| cherubic | angelic; looking like an angel |
| rousing | full of energy and vigor |
| rendition | a version of a piece of music or drama |
| marvel | to be amazed or very impressed |
| inventory | a list of things of value |
| gratitude | a feeling of being thankful to somebody for doing something |
| blindsides | takes somebody totally off guard |
| summon | to gather the courage or strength to cope with or do something |