Dante's Inferno Flashcards
(43 cards)
Erudition
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship
Treatise
A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject
Pagan
A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions
Heresy
Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (esp. Christian) doctrine
Silver tongue (n)
A tendency to be eloquent and persuasive in speaking
Archetype
A very typical example of a person or thing
Allegory
A story, poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, particularly a religious or political one
•a symbol
Abstraction
The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events
•something that exists only as an idea
Tropological
The figurative use of language
•Christian theology the figurative interpretation of scriptures as a source of moral guidance
Schism
A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, due to a difference in opinion or beliefs
Nascent
(Esp. Of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential
Denizen
An inhabitant or occupant of a particular place
Precept
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought
Indignation
Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
Consternation
Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
Piteous
Deserving or arousing pity
Avarice
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Incontinence
Lack of self restraint
Conjunction
The action or instance of two or more events or things occurring at the same point in time or space
Variegated
Exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks
Impel
Drive, force or urge (someone) to do something
Invocation
The act of invoking someone or something for assistance or as an authority
Vaunt
Boast about or praise (something), esp. Excessively
Emprise
An adventurous, daring or chivalrous enterprise
