| agnostic |
one who believes it is impossible to know anything about the existence or nonexistence of God or about the essential nature of things beyond the material universe. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| cosmopolitan |
of, drawn from, or common to all the world or all the peoples of the world. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| foretaste |
a partial, advance experience or realization of something that will come or happen in the future. |
| heretic |
a person who maintains unorthodox religious opinions or beliefs, especially a baptized Roman Catholic who dissents from official church doctrine. |
| hermetic |
preventing or sealed to prevent the influx or escape of air; airtight. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| pertinacious |
tenacious in purpose, opinion, or the like; persevering. |
| piety |
worshipful devotion to and veneration of God or family. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |