BTWAM Vocab

Heresy

belief/opinion contrary to religious doctrine, opinion conflicting what is generally accepted

Prerogative

a right or privilege exclusive to an individual or class

Visceral

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect

Inviolable

never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored

Despotic

of a typical despot; tyrannical

Agitprop

political propaganda (art or lit)

Profligate

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in use of resources

Pariah

an outcast

Enclave

a portion of territory surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally and ethically distinct

Slovenly

messy and dirty, careless, excessively casual

Jargon

special words or expressions used by a particular group and are hard to understand

Ascertain

find something out for certain

Posthumous

occurring, awarded, or appearing after death of originator

Esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small amount of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

Purview

the range or limit of authority, competence, responsibility, concern, or intention. It refers to the scope of influence or control over a particular subject or area.