| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| invariably |
without ever a change; on every occasion. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| sect |
any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like. |
| tout |
to publicize flatteringly and boastfully. |
| undulate |
to move in waves or a wavelike motion. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |