| constrain |
to keep within tight restrictions; confine. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| limbo1 |
(often capitalized) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| progenitor |
an ancestor or forebear. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| reprehensible |
deserving of blame or reproof; condemnable; blameworthy. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |
| supremacy |
ultimate power or authority. |
| symposium |
a conference or meeting on a single topic, usually involving several speakers. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |