"We Aren't Superstitious"

diversion

a distraction

mob

a large unruly group of people

deposition

a record of a witness' testimony

plague

a serious disease that spreads rapidly

gallows

a wooden structure used in public hangings

bluntly

abruptly

tolerant

accepting of different views

attained

achieved

self-importance

arrogance; unrealistic view of self

superstitious (superstition)

based on a false or irrational belief in, or fear of, the supernatural

circumstantial

based on scanty evidence

deluded

persuaded to believe something false

adolescent / adolescence

puberty to adult hood

pardoned

released from punishment; forgiven

muttering

saying something under one's breath

notoriety

being well known or famous, especially for a less than desirable reason (notorious)

afflicted

causing extreme distress

turbulent

chaotic and unstable

ingenious

clever and original

denounced

criticized publically

defiantly

deliberately disobedient

prominent

distinguished or well known

thriving

doing well; growing healthily and vigorously

appalling

dreadful and shocking

fanatically

extremely enthusiastic

reverence

feelings of deep respect or devotion

credulous (think credible)

gullible; quick to believe

malefic (most words that start with mal = bad)

harmful

enigmatic

having a quality of mystery; puzzling

tormenting

inflicting pain on someone else

dignity

self-respect; serious respect in behavior

parsonage

the house of a parish or congregation

repentant

to show regret for a wrongdoing

grimness

unpleasantness; stern seriousness