| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| diminution |
the act, process, or result of decreasing or declining. |
| emaciated |
extremely thin, as from starvation or disease. |
| enfranchise |
to give the rights of a citizen to, especially the right to vote. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| hermetic |
preventing or sealed to prevent the influx or escape of air; airtight. |
| hubris |
the pride associated with arrogance; pride considered as sin. |
| oblivion |
the state or condition of being entirely forgotten. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| outstrip |
to exceed or surpass. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |