stoop (verb)
to lower or abase oneself; to condescend
quibble (verb)
to argue or complain over small details
baited (verb)
passive of “to bait”: to use something as bait; to tempt with the promise of something; to taunt someone, to intentionally make someone angry
fickle (adjective)
changing one’s loyalties frequently; erratic, unpredictable; small-minded, vindictive
brute (adjective)
cruel, savage, harsh; instinctive and without a lot of thought
caprice (noun)
a whim, an unmotivated action; a tendency to do things impulsively
inscrutable (adjective)
difficult to understand or scrutinize; mysterious
immune (adjective)
incapable of being affected; protected
catechism (noun)
ritualistic religious instruction in the form a dialogue; a condensed version of Christian belief memorized by the faithful; a series of predetermined questions and answers about Christianity; a formulaic statement or fixed precepts
strewn (verb)
passive of “to strew”: to spread or scatter around, often randomly or haphazardly
petty (adjective)
insignificant, unimportant, trivial
awful (adjective)
capable of inspiring dread; filled with a sense of awe
compel (verb)
to force someone or something to do something; to drive or motivate
marvel (verb)
to be filled with surprise, astonishment, or confusion
bid (verb)
to make someone do something
