| adherent |
one who supports or follows a person, party, principle, or the like (usually followed by "of"). |
| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| certitude |
the state, condition, or feeling of freedom from uncertainty or doubt. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| embody |
to put in a form that can be seen; make real. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |