| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| nostrum |
a favorite but unproven scheme or theory, offered as a remedy for social or political problems; panacea. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |