a. The snake menacingly approached the mouse in the
corner. 2. blasphemy- Saying offensive words about god such as profanity and swearing. a. Friar lawrence was exiled from Verona due to accusations of blasphemy. 3. saintliness- spiritually holy a. Priest carter saintliness was not like any others persons during his lifespan. 4. magistrate- a civil officer or lay judge who administers the law a. The magistrate arrived at Tims house with a warrant to search his house. 5. prodding- poke someone with a finger a. Zakir kept prodding on his brother to allow him to watch television.