portent
a sign of something about to happen
immutable
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
precocious
characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
juxtaposition
the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
ruminate
reflect deeply on a subject
effeminate
having unsuitable feminine qualities
acrimonious
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
plurality
the state of being plural
mitigate
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
singularity
the quality of being one of a kind
depose
force to leave (an office)
inquest
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
metier
an occupation for which you are especially well suited
constabulary
the force of policemen and officers
filial
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
reproach
express criticism towards
contrition
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
matrilineal
based on or tracing descent through the female line
diminution
change toward something smaller or lower
relegate
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
caravan
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
exalt
praise, glorify, or honor
Copernicus
Polish astronomer who produced a workable model of the solar system with the sun in the center (1473-1543)
Galileo
Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars; demonstrated that different weights descend at the same rate; perfected the refracting telescope that enabled him to make many discoveries (1564-1642)
depose
force to leave (an office)
begrudge
be envious of; set one's heart on
loath
(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
theology
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
gregarious
instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
repudiation
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
ethic
the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group
volition
the act of making a choice
volitional
with deliberate intention
conscription
compulsory military service
insolent
marked by casual disrespect
propriety
correct or appropriate behavior
incorrigible
impervious to correction by punishment
