| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| apportion |
to assign, adjust, or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| explicate |
to make clear or explain completely. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| iniquity |
great injustice or wickedness. |
| mortify |
to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation. |
| palpable |
easy to sense or perceive; obvious. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |
| vie |
to compete with another for victory, superiority, or the like (usually followed by "for"). |