| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
| buttress |
a structure built to give support to the outside of a building or a wall. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| disband |
of an organized group, to break up or disperse. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| monotony |
tiresome lack of variation. |
| pallid |
pale or whitened; lacking color. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |
| recumbent |
lying down; reclining. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |