| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| laborious |
requiring considerable effort or perseverance. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| pilfer |
to steal, especially trifling amounts or things of small value. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| torrid |
parched or scorched by the sun, as a geographic area. |
| turbulence |
commotion, violent disorder, or unrest. |
| volatility |
the quality or condition of being highly changeable or inconsistent. |