catechumen
A young convert to Christianity preparing for their first confirmation
martyrs
those who sacrifice themselves in the name of a cause targeted for oppression by ruling authority
invincible
an inability to be defeated or conquered through mortal means, but not necessarily equating with immortality itself
commodious
spaciously comfortable; of a voluminous size more ample that required
obstinacy
a demonstration of stubborn unwillingness to compromise
endeavor
to undertake a specific task with a purposely intent to achieve a singular goal
famished
hungry to the point of feeling stomach pain
incommoded
to be inconvenienced
deplorable
of a condition deemed appalling by most
prostrate
a position in which one is face-down and stretched out on the ground (not to be confused to prostate which is a part of human anatomy)
innumerable
too many to count; an all-purpose term for large volume
prodigious
of an impressive stature or size
anointed
ritualistically rubbed with oils
acclamations
cheers, applause and other forms of public adulation
dissension
ideological discord or disagreement between factions of the population
inconsolable
an extreme state of despondency and sadness
discoursing
engaging in conversation
intrepidity
a spirit of positivity in the face of certain loss so strong as to verge on delusional
countenance
the expression on a person’s face
timorous
timid and diffident in nature
