| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| diminutive |
very small; tiny. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| lassitude |
lack of mental or physical energy; weariness or listlessness; lethargy. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| premonition |
an advance sign or warning; forewarning. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| refute |
to demonstrate the falseness or error of; disprove. |
| surrogate |
acting as, or considered to be, a substitute or replacement. |
| unexceptionable |
without flaw or fault; beyond objection or criticism. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |