catechism (en)

a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians

caterwauling (en)

(verb) to make a harsh cry / (verb) to protest or complain noisily

stolid (en)

calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation

traduce (en)

(verb) to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation / (verb) violate betray

velleity (en)

(noun) the lowest degree of volition / (noun) a slight wish or tendency; inclination