| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| magnanimity |
generosity or willingness to forgive. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| surrogate |
acting as, or considered to be, a substitute or replacement. |