| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| maniacal |
marked by wildness, craziness, and violence. |
| miscreant |
evil or malevolent; villainous. |
| monolithic |
large, unyielding, and without diversity. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| reinstate |
to put back into a former position, condition, or state of effectiveness. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| vintage |
a class of objects produced during a certain era or year. |