| bigotry |
intolerance of any group or belief that is not one's own, especially in the form of racial, ethnic, or religious intolerance and prejudice. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| deviate |
to turn away from a direct course or one that has already been set. |
| equinox |
either of the two times during the year when the sun's rays are perpendicular to the earth's equator, occurring in March and September. During the equinox, day and night are both 12 hours long all over the world. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| iconoclast |
one who attacks and seeks to break down traditional beliefs and institutions or popular ideas and values. |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| prohibitive |
serving as a preventative. |
| salubrious |
favorable to good health; healthy; wholesome. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| surmise |
to infer without certain knowledge; suppose; guess. |
| uninitiated |
combined form of initiated. |