| agnostic |
one who believes it is impossible to know anything about the existence or nonexistence of God or about the essential nature of things beyond the material universe. |
| castigate |
to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise. |
| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| detachment |
a feeling or condition of being impartial or uninvolved. |
| egotistical |
self-centered or selfish. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| ideology |
the body of beliefs, symbols, and political and social aims that characterizes a particular group or institution. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| pugnacious |
ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |