| acolyte |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, especially Roman Catholic. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| contraband |
goods banned by law from being imported or exported. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) |
| mainstay |
the main support of something. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| protuberance |
that which projects; bulge or bump. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |