| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| corrugate |
to shape or bend or become shaped or bent into parallel, wavelike ridges and grooves. |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. |
| impel |
to drive or incite to action. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |