| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| commodity |
something that can be bought and sold. |
| gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
| impoverish |
to make poor; cause to live in poverty. |
| pinion2 |
to restrain (someone) by binding the arms. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| potentate |
a person of great power, such as a ruler. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| rite |
a formal ceremonial procedure prescribed or customary for a specific occasion, as in religious worship. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| singular |
extraordinary or exceptional. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |