| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| degenerate |
to decline from an original or former condition; change for the worse in nature or quality; deteriorate. |
| hilarity |
noisy or boisterous merriment. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| magnanimity |
generosity or willingness to forgive. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| temperance |
habitual moderation in the use of alcoholic drink, or complete abstinence. |
| throe |
(usually plural) any convulsive or anguished struggle, or great exertion. |
| tome |
a large thick book, often one of a multivolume scholarly work. |