| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| ineffectual |
incapable of acting effectively. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| scandalous |
causing, or likely to cause, a scandal; shocking; disgraceful. |
| servitude |
bondage or slavery. |
| simplistic |
excessively simplified, as to be unrealistic. |
| turbid |
clouded or murky because of stirred-up particles or sediment; muddy. |