| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| fluctuate |
to vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. |
| immobility |
the state or condition of not moving or being motionless. |
| imponderable |
unable to be evaluated or calculated accurately. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| intolerance |
inability or unwillingness to accept the existence or validity of opinions, beliefs, customs, and practices different from one's own. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| treatise |
a detailed and formal written work, usually dealing systematically with a single theme or subject. |
| uncritical |
not making critical judgments or discriminations, especially those based on standards. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |
| winnow |
to sift through, or separate out the desired or worthwhile from the undesired or worthless part of, as by critical analysis. |