| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| degenerate |
to decline from an original or former condition; change for the worse in nature or quality; deteriorate. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| incorporate |
to include as part of a larger thing; blend. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. |
| ingrate |
an ungrateful person. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| onerous |
unwanted, unpleasant, and burdensome. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| platitude |
an overused, dull, or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; cliché. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| propriety |
proper or appropriate behavior. |
| transgression |
the act or an instance of violating a law, religious commandment, or the like; sin; crime; trespass. |