English vocab

Base

Low on the social scale; worthless in contrast to noble or moral things.

Hearsay

Rumor; information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate.

Heresy

Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine

Subservient/Subservience(noun form)

To obey others unquestioningly; also, less important.

Pervasive

Spreading widely throughout an area or group of people.

Atone/Atonement (noun form)

To make amends or reparation for some wrongdoing or past mistake.

Mystique

A fascinating aura of mystery, awe, and power.

Virtue/Virtuous (adjective form)

Behavior showing high moral standards.

Vice

Immoral or wicked behavior

Dogma/Dogmatic (adjective form)

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as absolutely true.

Subjugate/Subjugated   (past tense - verb)/Subjugating (present participle or gerund)

To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.

Acquiesce/Acquiescent (adjective form)/Acquiescence (noun form)

To accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Scapegoat/Scapegoated (past tense)/Scapegoating (present participle or gerund)

A person or group of people who are blamed or persecuted for wrongdoing.