| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| amenable |
willing to respond, agree, or submit; agreeable; pliable. |
| bequest |
property handed down by will; legacy. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| cater |
to supply food or other service. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| indeterminate |
not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| jocose |
inclined to joke; jovial; merry. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| servitude |
bondage or slavery. |