"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
