List 1 Flashcards
Apostate
n. One who forsakes his religion, principles, or party
Synonyms: deserter, renegade, traitor, turncoat
Antonyms: adherent, conformist, convert, proselyte
Asylum
n. A place of refuge
Synonyms: retreat, refuge, sanctuary, shelter
n. A place where refugees from another country will find safety
Synonyms: harbor, haven
n. An institution to care for the mentally ill
Synonyms: hospital, sanitorium
Cosmos
n. The universe as an ordered and harmonious system
Synonyms: macrocosm, universe
Antonyms: microcosm
Antagonist
n. One who actively and intensively opposes another
Synonyms: adversary, competitor, enemy, foe, opponent, rival
Antonyms: accomplice, ally, associate, supporter
Dilemma
n. A choice between two unpleasant alternatives
Synonyms: plight, predicament, quandary
Epiphany
n. A sudden realization most notably through a common but remarkable happening
Synonyms: discovery, inspiration, revelation
Eulogy
n. A speech or writing praising the character or services of a person, especially an oration of a deceased person
Synonyms: citation, ecomium, panegyric, tribute
Antonyms: calumny, tirade
Holocaust
n. A complete destruction or sacrifice, especially by fire, of a large number of people, a great slaughter
Synonyms: conflagration, fire
Misanthropic
adj. of or pertaining to one who hates or distrusts mankind
Synonyms: cynical, in humane, pessimistic
Antonyms: altruistic, benevolent, charitable, humane, humanitarian, philanthropic
Panorama
n. A complete view of a region in every direction; a comprehensive presentation of subject matter
Synonyms: overview, survey
Philanthropy
n. The desire or effort to promote the well-being of mankind, as by offering charitable gifts; love toward mankind in general
Synonyms: benevolence, charity, generosity, good will, munifence
Antonyms: ill will, inhumanity, malice, misanthropy
Philharmonic
adj. having devotion to or appreciation for music
adj. having characteristics of a symphony orchestra
Synonyms: instrumental, symphonious
