#3a Flashcards
Antagonistic
Showing dislike or opposition
Innate
Existing from the time a person is born; instinct
Theocracy
Form of government in which country is ruled by religious leaders
Land-lust
Desire to own land to show your status
Abominations
Something that causes hatred or disgust
Vindictive
Desire to hurt someone who has hurt you; revenge
Calumny
Untrue statement that is made to damage someone’s reputation
Diametrically
Completely opposed
Parishioners
Person who goes to a particular local church
Defiled
To have made unclean or impure
Differentiation
The act of making someone or something a different way
Manifestation
Sign that shows something very clear
Dissembling
Hiding your true feelings or opinions
Deference
Way of behaving that shows respect for someone
Contention
Something that is argued or stated
Covenated
To have promised or pledged
Contiguous
Used to describe things that touch each other or are immediately next to each other
Inculcation
To teach or impress by frequent repetitions (brainwash)
Heathen
Individual who des not acknowledge the god
Ingratiating
Intended to gain a persons approval
Junta
Military group controlling a government after taking control of it by force
Repression
Act of using force to control someone
Conjured
To have made something appear using magic
Providence
Devine guidance or care
Trepidation
Feeling fear that causes you hesitate bc you think something bad will happen
