| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| distillation |
the process of heating a substance to produce a vapor, which is then cooled and condensed, in order to purify, concentrate, or extract components from the substance. |
| glacial |
of, concerning, coming from, or marked by the presence of glaciers or other large ice masses. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| indigent |
without financial means to live; needy; poor. |
| intolerance |
inability or unwillingness to accept the existence or validity of opinions, beliefs, customs, and practices different from one's own. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. |