Set Translate Flashcards
(63 cards)
Word
Definition
ascending
moving upward or increasing in level
asceticism
strict self-discipline and avoidance of all indulgence
authentic
genuine; real or true
autonomy
independence or self-governance
bountiful
plentiful; abundant
celibacy
the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations
chariot
a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient times
cognition
mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and understanding
commemoration
a ceremony or act of remembering an event or person
communal
shared by a group
concigration
agreement or harmony (note: rare/misspelled, likely ‘congregation’ or ‘conciliation’)
corruption
dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by those in power
creepy
causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease
crucifixion
execution by being nailed to a cross
curate
to carefully select and organize items
delicate
easily damaged or requiring careful handling
demeanor
outward behavior or appearance
diner
a small, informal restaurant
dreadful
causing fear or suffering; very bad
encore
a repeated or additional performance
expendable
able to be used up or sacrificed without significant loss
extinct
no longer existing
faving
marking something as a favorite (slang/short for ‘favoriting’)