| bigotry |
intolerance of any group or belief that is not one's own, especially in the form of racial, ethnic, or religious intolerance and prejudice. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| oscillate |
to swing steadily and repeatedly back and forth. |
| perdition |
the loss of the soul for eternity; damnation. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| quota |
the part or share of something that is due to a person or group. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |