| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| counterfeiter |
one who makes fraudulent imitations or copies, especially of money. |
| disconsolate |
hopelessly unhappy; dejected. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| incense2 |
to make very angry. |
| malevolent |
wishing or doing evil to others; ill-willed; malicious. |
| natty |
(informal) neat, well-groomed, and smartly dressed; dapper. |
| periphery |
the outer boundary or edge of an area or surface, or the region directly inside or outside of this. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| uncritical |
not making critical judgments or discriminations, especially those based on standards. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |