| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| beneficiary |
one who receives or is formally designated to receive money or property, as from a will or insurance policy. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| demeanor |
the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| unconscionable |
not restrained or guided by a concern for what is right and just; unprincipled. |
| unintelligible |
not able to be understood, as spoken or written language. |