| atheist |
a person who believes that there is no god or gods. |
| contagion |
the spreading of a disease by contact or close association. |
| disseminate |
to spread widely, as though scattering seed. |
| diverge |
to extend or move away in different directions from a common point. |
| epilogue |
a short concluding section to a literary work, often summarizing what later becomes of the characters. |
| limpid |
perfectly clear; transparent. |
| mercurial |
volatile in temper; changeable; fickle. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| segregate |
to separate or place apart from others. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |