AMFAS Act 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Squandered
A
Spend thoughtlessly; throw away
2
Q
Fortitude
A
Strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
3
Q
Gainsay
A
Take exception to
4
Q
Archetype
A
Something that serves as a model
5
Q
Vicarious
A
Experienced at secondhand
6
Q
Piety
A
Righteousness by virtue of being pious
7
Q
Heresies
A
People with a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
8
Q
Barren
A
Completely wanting or lacking
9
Q
Heir
A
A person entitled by law to inherit the estate of another
10
Q
Null
A
Lacking any legal or binding force
11
Q
Contravene
A
Go against, as of rules and laws
12
Q
Vicar
A
A Catholic priest who acts for a higher-ranking clergyman
13
Q
Rival
A
The contestant you hope to defeat
14
Q
Usurpation
A
Wrongfully seizing and holding by force
15
Q
Reactionary
A
Extremely conservative
