| acolyte |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, especially Roman Catholic. |
| alcove |
a partly enclosed area of a room. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| celestial |
of or having to do with the sky or outer space. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| gregarious |
fond of socializing with others; sociable. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| segregate |
to separate or place apart from others. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |