| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| heartrending |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish. |
| insolvent |
incapable of paying debts or meeting liabilities; penniless; bankrupt. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| rile |
to make angry; irritate or annoy. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |
| volatility |
the quality or condition of being highly changeable or inconsistent. |