| bigotry |
intolerance of any group or belief that is not one's own, especially in the form of racial, ethnic, or religious intolerance and prejudice. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| equivocation |
the act of communicating in ambiguous, shifting, or indecisive terms, often to avoid or deceive. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| fraternal |
of, related to, or like a brother or brothers. |
| infernal |
of or pertaining to hell or the world of the dead. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| profess |
to claim or state as true. |
| qualm |
a feeling of guilt or doubt. |
| repast |
a meal, or the food eaten at a meal. |
| superimpose |
to set or lay on top of or above something. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |