Chapter 6-8 Flashcards
(26 cards)
Squalid
Poverty -stricken, having poor.
Missionary
A person who goes to foreign countries to do religious or charitable work.
Prominently
Obviously, openly, overtly, immediately noticeable.
Archaeological
Related to discovering the remain of lost civilization.
Idioms
Expressions that develop from usage in a specific language and can’t easily be translated word for word.
Distinguish
Make one’s self respected or famous., to recognize a difference.
Potent
Strong m, powerful.
Martyrs
People willing die for their faith or to save the lives of others
heresy
Challenging church law or traditional thinking.
thrive
Grow, develop well, prosper.
Apparatus
A part or device that perform a specific function.
eradicate
Eliminate, wipe out, remove all trace of.
nutrients
Substances the body needs for good health.
Ex: Seaweed is filled with nutrients.
thrive
Grow, develop well; prosper.
Evolutionary
Concerned with development or change over the course of times.
assertiveness
Boldness, having confidence in one’s ideas or action.
despicable
Unworthy of respect, disgraceful
fray
Confusion, brawl, fight, intense activity.
regimented
Strictly controlled and ordered.
obesity
A condition in which the body has stored a large amount of excess fat.
supernatural
otherworldly, magical, miraculous
extensive
having a wide range, covering a lot or terrorist.
terminal
ending in death, having a limit.
Progressive
Forward-thinking, open to change.
