Theocracy
a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god
Dissemble
To conceal one's true motives, beliefs, or feelings
Partisan
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
Avid
having or showing a keen interest or enthusiasm in something
Blasphemy
the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk
Deposition
the process of giving sworn evidence
Beguile
to charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way
Adamant
refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind
Paradox
a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory
Barbaric
savagely cruel: exceedingly brutal
Vindictive
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Conjure
make (something) appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic
Calumny
the making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation; slander
Iniquity
immoral or grossly unfair behavior
Trepidation
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen