| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| erroneous |
containing or based on a mistake; incorrect. |
| expeditious |
prompt and efficient. |
| feasible |
capable of being done, carried out, or brought about; likely to succeed. |
| ferment |
a state of upset or fast change. |
| illustrious |
highly renowned; celebrated; glorious. |
| materialize |
to become fact; be realized. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| vestige |
a visible trace or sign of something no longer present or existing. |