| acolyte |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, especially Roman Catholic. |
| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| embody |
to put in a form that can be seen; make real. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| insubordinate |
unwilling to respect or submit to authority; disobedient. |
| interplay |
the action or influence of two or more things on each other; reciprocal effect. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| multiplicity |
a large number; abundance. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |