| assimilate |
to adapt and conform. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
| degeneration |
the process of decline or decay. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| innate |
belonging to or existing in someone or some organism from the time of birth; inborn. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| prodigious |
inspiring wonder and admiration; marvelous. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| unintelligible |
not able to be understood, as spoken or written language. |