| appease |
to cause to become calmer by meeting demands. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| elongate |
to make longer; lengthen. |
| frugal |
small in amount or cost; meager. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| profiteer |
a person who gains excessive profits, especially by selling scarce commodities at very high prices. |
| revert |
to return to a previous state, practice, belief, or the like. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| simplistic |
excessively simplified, as to be unrealistic. |