| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| combatant |
someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare. |
| culvert |
a man-made channel for drainage or the like that passes under a street or other thoroughfare. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding explanatory material or detail, or the material or detail so added. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| nondescript |
having no individual distinctiveness; lacking in notable features. |
| obsequious |
showing or tending to show servile obedience or deference; fawning. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| periphery |
the outer boundary or edge of an area or surface, or the region directly inside or outside of this. |
| permeate |
to pass or diffuse through; penetrate. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| profusion |
an abundant supply or display. |
| realist |
a person who tends to see or present things as they actually are. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |