| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| atheist |
a person who believes that there is no god or gods. |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| dowdy1 |
not at all stylish; shabby or dull. |
| egregious |
remarkably bad; flagrant; glaring. |
| enfranchise |
to give the rights of a citizen to, especially the right to vote. |
| exuberance |
the condition or quality of being vigorously happy or high-spirited. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| onerous |
unwanted, unpleasant, and burdensome. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| qualm |
a feeling of guilt or doubt. |
| sedition |
actions or speech intended or serving to create rebellion against a government. |
| self-determination |
the ability or freedom of a people to decide their own form of government. |