| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| conundrum |
a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution. |
| converge |
to move toward or meet at a common point. |
| degradation |
the act or process of bringing down or lowering in character or moral purpose. |
| divine |
of, from, or having to do with a god or gods. |
| doctrine |
a belief or set of beliefs held by a religion, government, or other group. |
| document |
a written or printed paper that gives factual information or proof of something. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and passports are kinds of documents. |
| perplex |
to puzzle, confuse, or cause uncertainty in the mind of (a person). |
| practitioner |
a person working in a trade, occupation, or profession. |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| pry1 |
to be too curious about another person's private life. |
| rebound |
to bounce or leap back or away after hitting something. |
| relish |
a great enjoyment of something. |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |
| tyranny |
a government in which a single person rules absolutely and in a cruel way. |