| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| creditor |
someone to whom money is owed. |
| girth |
the length around something. |
| imminent |
about to happen or likely to happen soon. |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, especially for proper conduct. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| piety |
worshipful devotion to and veneration of God or family. |
| pilfer |
to steal, especially trifling amounts or things of small value. |
| progeny |
a descendant, or descendants collectively; offspring. |
| remit |
to refrain from carrying out; cancel. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| sacrilege |
the violation, profane treatment, or destruction of some place or thing that is considered to be holy. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |