| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| askew |
not straight; crooked. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| heresy |
a religious belief or doctrine not in keeping with the established doctrine of a church, especially the rejection of or dissent from any aspect of Roman Catholic Church dogma by a baptized church member. |
| inestimable |
of value or worth that cannot be measured; invaluable. |
| irrefutable |
impossible to disprove; indisputable. |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| mores |
the behaviors and manners accepted and expected in a social group, embodying its fundamental moral standards. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |