An unproven principle or belief held to be true
dogma
the antonym of sufficient
deficient
To put an idea into a form that can be seen; to incorporate
embody
Creon's ___________ as king meant he could sentence Antigone to death.
ascendancy
a synonym for reproduce
propagate
Making one's feelings known in a loud way
vociferous
If you are _______ in vitamin D, your immune system is lacking what it needs.
deficient
His idea was still in a __________ phase; he had not yet fully developed it.
rudimentary
fitting for the occasion; suitable
apropos
Someone who proposes or supports an idea
proponent
A visit or temporary stay
sojourn
She listens carefully to the sermon, knowing that her pastor tries to ____ wisdom as he preaches.
impart
The art of public speaking
oratory
the antonym of opponent
proponent
Antigone _________ her right to bury Polynices on the basis that burial was established by her gods.
averred
to analyze to determine the nature, value or importance of
assess
He was _______ in his insistence that the Miami Dolphins were going to win the Super Bowl, but they hadn't even made it to the playoffs yet.
dogmatic
the synonym of elementary (basic)
rudimentary
Her sequined and glamorous dress was _______ for the very formal wedding.
apropos
controlling influence; domination
ascendancy