| acolyte |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, especially Roman Catholic. |
| alienate |
to cause to become unfriendly or averse; estrange. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| orator |
a person who delivers a public speech, or one skilled at formal public speaking. |
| pessimist |
one who usually expects a bad outcome. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| revile |
to speak about or speak to with hostile insults; disparage or abuse. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| unfrock |
to deprive of priestly status. |