| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| adulterate |
to make worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| denude |
to strip bare; remove covering from. |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| invariably |
without ever a change; on every occasion. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
| soliloquy |
an act of talking or a speech by one who is, or is considered to be, alone. |
| tome |
a large thick book, often one of a multivolume scholarly work. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |
| vigil |
a watch or period of surveillance, especially one kept during normal sleeping hours. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |