| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| buoyancy |
the capacity to float or rise to the top in a liquid or gas. |
| compulsion |
coercion or constraint; act of using force to bring about another's action. |
| connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| heresy |
a religious belief or doctrine not in keeping with the established doctrine of a church, especially the rejection of or dissent from any aspect of Roman Catholic Church dogma by a baptized church member. |
| incorporate |
to include as part of a larger thing; blend. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |
| winsome |
attractive or charming. |