| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| disputation |
the act or process of arguing or debating a topic. |
| entail |
to call for or bring about as a necessary accompaniment; necessarily involve. |
| fusion |
the act of fusing or joining together. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| inelegant |
without taste, grace, or refinement. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| reconcile |
to heal differences and restore a good relationship between. |
| sate |
to fill to excess, especially with food; glut. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |
| tractable |
easy to manage or guide; docile. |