vicar
A priest in the Anglican church.
consternation
A feeling of panic and distress.
parishioners
The members of a particular church.
devout
Expressing sincere faith in religious belief.
dyslexia
A learning disability manifested by problems reading and pronouncing words.
splendid
Considered to have attained a magnificence or brilliance.
in harness
Occurring while at work or in a state of employment.
verger
An attendant to the office duties of a church leader.
vestige
The sign of something which used to exist but is no longer found.
dormant
A sustained period of inactivity.
peculiar
Something strangely unusual or offbeat.
subconsciously
Characterized by occurring without the specific intent or desire of the person.
fervent
Ardent and passionate.
footed
Having been the one to pay for something.
mufti
The casual clothing worn by someone who is usually seen in a uniform of some kind.
barmy
British slang for someone who is acting deranged or unhinged.
chalice
An oversized ornamental goblet usually reserved for ritual or rite.
malice
An expression of malevolent and bitter animosity toward.
peppering
To sprinkle one thing liberally into another.
zany
Funny as a result of being absurdly clownish.