| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| compassion |
a feeling of sharing another's suffering that leads to a desire to help. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| heresy |
a religious belief or doctrine not in keeping with the established doctrine of a church, especially the rejection of or dissent from any aspect of Roman Catholic Church dogma by a baptized church member. |
| imperceptible |
so gradual or subtle as to be unnoticed or unnoticeable. |
| irrevocable |
impossible to take back, undo, or cancel. |
| malady |
an illness of the body or mind. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |