| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| 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. |
| circumscribe |
to keep within bounds; confine; restrict. |
| discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
| dovetail |
to fit together precisely or harmoniously. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| monolithic |
large, unyielding, and without diversity. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| uninitiated |
combined form of initiated. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |