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Dante's Inferno Flashcards

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Erudition

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The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship

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Treatise

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A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject

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Pagan

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A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions

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Heresy

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Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (esp. Christian) doctrine

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Silver tongue (n)

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A tendency to be eloquent and persuasive in speaking

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Archetype

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A very typical example of a person or thing

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Allegory

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A story, poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, particularly a religious or political one
•a symbol

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Abstraction

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The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events

•something that exists only as an idea

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Tropological

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The figurative use of language

•Christian theology the figurative interpretation of scriptures as a source of moral guidance

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Schism

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A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, due to a difference in opinion or beliefs

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Nascent

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(Esp. Of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential

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Denizen

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An inhabitant or occupant of a particular place

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Precept

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A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought

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Indignation

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Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

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Consternation

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Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

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Piteous

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Deserving or arousing pity

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Avarice

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Extreme greed for wealth or material gain

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Incontinence

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Lack of self restraint

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Conjunction

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The action or instance of two or more events or things occurring at the same point in time or space

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Variegated

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Exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks

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Impel

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Drive, force or urge (someone) to do something

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Invocation

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The act of invoking someone or something for assistance or as an authority

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Vaunt

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Boast about or praise (something), esp. Excessively

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Emprise

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An adventurous, daring or chivalrous enterprise

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Magnanimous

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Generous or forgiving, esp. Toward a rival or someone less powerful

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Encumber

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Restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult

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Succor

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Assistance and support into edit hardship and distress

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Assail

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Make a concerted or violent attack on

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Intrepid

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Fearless, adventurous (oft used for rhetorical or humorous effect)

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Progenitors

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A person or thing from which a person is descended or originates; an ancestor or parent

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Fulminate

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Express vehement protest

•literary explode violently or flash like lightning

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Nebulous

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  • in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy

* (of a concert or idea) unclear, vague or ill-defined

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Pallid

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(Of a person’s face) pale, usually due to ill health

•feeble or insipid

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Insipid

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Lacking flavor

•lacking vigor or interest

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Incoronate

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Wearing a crown

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Preeminent

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Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way

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Semblance

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The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the opposite is true

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Bellicose

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Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

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Verdure

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Lush green vegetation
•the fresh green color of vegetation
•literary a condition of freshness

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Countenance

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1 a person’s face or facial expression

2 support

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Clemency

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Mercy, lenience

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Dogma

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A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true

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Sapient

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1 wise or attempting to appear wise

2 of or relating to our human species

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