| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| convoke |
to summon to an assembly; marshal. |
| dirge |
a song or hymn for a funeral or memorial for the dead. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| heresy |
a religious belief or doctrine not in keeping with the established doctrine of a church, especially the rejection of or dissent from any aspect of Roman Catholic Church dogma by a baptized church member. |
| indispose |
to cause unwillingness or disinclination in; make averse. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |