| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| artifice |
a shrewd or clever trick. |
| askew |
not straight; crooked. |
| befall |
to happen to. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| diminutive |
very small; tiny. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| inexorable |
not subject to change by any force or influence; unyielding or unrelenting. |
| intractable |
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| mutable |
able or likely to change. |
| solace |
comfort or consolation in times of sorrow or suffering. |
| succumb |
to give in or give way to a fatal illness, superior force, overwhelming desire, or the like; yield. |