| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| detriment |
harm, injury, or loss. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| psyche |
the mental makeup of a person or group. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| surmount |
to get over or past; overcome; conquer. |
| theocracy |
a form of government in which a god or gods are acknowledged as the ultimate authority. |
| tolerable |
capable of being put up with or endured. |
| uncharted |
not recorded on any map; unexplored or unknown, as some geographical area or field of research. |