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What is Atonement?
Reparation for a wrong or injury.
His actions were an attempt at atonement for the mistakes he made in the past.
What does Benevolence mean?
The quality of being well-meaning; kindness.
The community appreciated her benevolence when she donated to the local shelter.
What does it mean to Condescend?
Show feelings of superiority; be patronizing.
He would not condescend to listen to the opinions of those he considered inferior.
What is Degradation?
The condition or process of being degraded or reducing in rank or status.
The degradation of the environment was evident in the polluted rivers and deforested lands.
What is Emancipation?
The process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation.
The Emancipation Proclamation was a crucial step toward ending slavery in the United States.
What is an Epistle?
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; written communication.
She sent an epistle to her friend detailing her travels across Europe.
What is an Epigraph?
A quotation or aphorism at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme.
The book began with an epigraph that set the tone for the story’s themes.
What is Hypocrisy?
The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform.
His hypocrisy was revealed when he criticized others for behaviors he himself engaged in.
What does Impotence mean?
Inability to take effective action; helplessness.
The government’s impotence in addressing the crisis led to widespread frustration.
What does Innocuous mean?
Not harmful or offensive.
The comment was meant to be innocuous, but it was misinterpreted as offensive.
What is a Paradox?
A statement that appears self-contradictory or absurd but may in fact be true.
It is a paradox that the more we learn, the more we realize how little we know.
What is Persecution?
Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs.
Throughout history, many groups have faced persecution for their beliefs.
What is Redemption?
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
The character sought redemption by making amends with those he had wronged.
What does Intransigence mean?
Unwillingness to change one’s views or to agree about something.
Her intransigence in negotiations made it difficult to reach a compromise.
What is Salvation?
Preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss.
He found salvation in the support of his family during difficult times.
