| abate |
to become less in amount or intensity. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| exude |
to emit or give off from, or as if from, the pores of the skin. |
| inherent |
existing in or belonging to something as an essential or inborn part of its nature; innate; intrinsic. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| largess |
liberality in giving, especially money, and often with an implication of the giver's superiority. |
| lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
| miscreant |
evil or malevolent; villainous. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| ramification |
a consequence or related aspect of something; offshoot. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| rarefy |
to make less dense. |
| remit |
to refrain from carrying out; cancel. |