| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| disputatious |
inclined to quarrel or provoke argument. |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| sect |
any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |
| wean |
to cause to be free of a habit, activity, or the like, often by means of a distraction or substitute. |