eapp Flashcards
(24 cards)
one who pleads in behalf of another, as in the court of justice
one who argues for a cause; a supporter or defender
to support or recommend publicly
advocate
unimportant; trivial; foolish
frivolous
incapable of being recalled or altered
irrevocable
danger of loss, injury, or death
jeopardy
possessing unlimited knowledge; infinitely wise
omniscient
the willful giving of incomplete, deceptive, or false testimony in a legal document or while under oath in a court of law
perjury
rigidly and unfailingly holding to the truth; characterized by truth
veracious
point beyond which something happens; the boundary, edge of something
verge
the language that is commonly spoken by a people of a particular place or country
Vernacular
full of life; spirited; lighthearted
vivacious
one who actively and intensely opposes another
Antagonist
one who forsakes his or her religion, party, or cause
apostate
a place of refuge; a place where refugees from another country will find safety; an institution to care for the mentally ill
asylum
possessing unlimited authority or power
God Himself; the Almighty
Omnipotent
the universe as an ordered and harmonious system
cosmos
a choice between two unpleasant alternatives
dilemma
a sudden realization most notably through a common but remarkable happening
Epiphany
A speech or written passage in praise of a person; an oration in honor of a deceased person
eulogy
complete destruction or sacrifice, especially by fire, of a large number of people; a great slaughter
Holocaust
of or pertaining to one who hates or distrusts mankind
misanthropic
a complete view of a region in every direction; a comprehensive presentation of a subject matter
panorama
the desire or effort to promote the well-being of mankind, ad by offering charitable gifts; love toward mankind in general
philanthropy
having devotion to or appreciation of music; having characteristics of a symphony orchestra
philharmonic
rigid and unfailing adherence to the truth; correctness; accuracy
veracity
