| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| annul |
to make nonexistent or ineffective; cancel. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| digress |
to stray from the main topic; ramble. |
| fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
| naysayer |
a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, especially because of cynicism or pessimism. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| scruple |
a belief about right and wrong that keeps a person from doing something that may be bad. |
| statute |
a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts. |