| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| courier |
someone who delivers messages, packages, and the like, especially for a government, military organization, or business. |
| digestible |
capable of being broken down and absorbed as food. |
| ductile |
able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin. |
| enmity |
the mutual feeling of enemies toward each other; hatred; hostility; antagonism. |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| materialistic |
being more greatly concerned with things in the world that can be acquired than with spiritual matters or values. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| tedium |
the state or condition of being dull, boring, or wearisome; monotony. |