The Round House

The Round House Glossary

catechism

A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for religious instruction.

callow

Inexperienced and immature.

inconsequential

Not important or significant.

sorrow

Feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.

moral

Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.

sheen

A soft luster on a surface.

cassock

A full-length garment worn by certain Christian clergy, members of church choirs, and others having an office or role in a church.

callus

A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area that has been subjected to friction.

contingent

Occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on.

cyborg

A fictional or hypothetical person whose physical abilities are extended beyond normal human limitations by mechanical elements built into the body.

gleam

Shine brightly, especially with reflected light.

pertinent

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.

mooncalf

A foolish person.

stoic

A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.

bionic

Having or denoting an artificial, typically electromechanical, body part or parts.

wispy

(Of hair, threads, smoke, etc.) fine; feathery.

warped

Bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or damp.

contempt

Disregard for something that should be considered.

triumph

A great victory or achievement.

deformed

(Of a person or part of the body) not having the normal or natural shape or form; misshapen.

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