Vocab 1
Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
heresy
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
formidable
Of nitric oxide, a colorless gas with the formula NO.
nitric
Impossible to stop or prevent
inexorably
A leg wound that happens when the leg veins don't circulate blood back toward the heart.
varicose ulcer
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
equivocal
A consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.
ramifications
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
sanguine
A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication.
compendium
To destroy utterly
annihilate
Absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas.
claptrap
Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.
orthodoxy
Affected by a condition causing the swelling and tortuous lengthening of veins, most often in the legs.
varicose
Relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure.
voluptuously
Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
clandestinely
the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
etymology
The weak, wavering crying of a sheep, goat, or calf.
bleating
Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.
Balk
Deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
contrived
In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.
nebulous
Lack of quantity or quality; inadequacy.
meagerness
A circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool.
eddy
Scruffy and neglected in appearance.
frowzy
Shaking or quivering slightly.
tremulous
Active or occurring spasmodically or intermittently; not regular or steady.
fitfully