| chaste |
not having committed fornication or adultery. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| invertebrate |
without a backbone |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, especially for proper conduct. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| pretext |
a false reason or claim put forward to mask one's true motive or aim. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |
| vestige |
a visible trace or sign of something no longer present or existing. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |