| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| advantageous |
giving a benefit or advantage; helpful; useful. |
| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| betroth |
to pledge or give in marriage. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| profane |
irreverent or irreligious; blasphemous. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| retrospect |
reflection on the past or on past events or achievements. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| vigil |
a watch or period of surveillance, especially one kept during normal sleeping hours. |