| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| censorious |
highly critical or disapproving. |
| credible |
believable or plausible. |
| disputation |
the act or process of arguing or debating a topic. |
| euphoric |
having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation. |
| exuberant |
vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited. |
| hermetic |
preventing or sealed to prevent the influx or escape of air; airtight. |
| inducement |
something used to persuade someone to a course of action; incentive. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| repugnance |
strong dislike, distaste, or aversion. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |