| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| cohesion |
the state or quality of having parts that are logically ordered or connected into a whole. |
| disembark |
to put or go ashore from a ship. |
| disincline |
to cause to be unwilling or reluctant. |
| effervescence |
high spirits; excitement; liveliness. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, especially for proper conduct. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| permeate |
to pass or diffuse through; penetrate. |
| presentiment |
an intuition or sense of something about to happen; foreboding. |