| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| annihilate |
to destroy completely. |
| ashen1 |
of the color of ashes; very pale. |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| gauche |
deficient in manners or other conventions of social behavior; boorish; crude. |
| inhibit |
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
| ostracism |
an exclusion or rejection, as from a social group. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |