| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| expatriate |
one who has gone into exile from or renounced allegiance to his or her native land. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| juxtaposition |
the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast. |
| muse |
to think about something silently or for a long time. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| orientation |
the act or process of preparing oneself or others for a new situation. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| plummet |
to fall sharply down, especially at high speed; plunge. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| regenerate |
to grow (new tissue or parts) to replace lost or injured tissue or parts. |
| unqualified |
lacking the appropriate knowledge or qualifications. |