| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| counterfeiter |
one who makes fraudulent imitations or copies, especially of money. |
| discreet |
reserved and judicious, especially in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
| epilogue |
a short concluding section to a literary work, often summarizing what later becomes of the characters. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| partisan |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |