Beyond Good And Evil Flashcards
Dogmatist
Someone who is stubborn and believes their opinions are correct without question.
Dogma
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Incontrovertibly
in a way that is impossible to doubt because of being obviously true
Scoffer
A person who mocks or makes fun of someone or something often of religion or moral value.
Importunity
Persistence, especially to the point of annoyance.
Unseemly
(Of behaviour or action) not proper or appropriate.
Mien
A person’s appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Nay
- Or rather (used to emphasize a word that is more appropriate)
- No.
Solemn
- Formal and dignified.
- Characterized by deep sincerity.
Puerilism
Childish behaviour.
Tyronism
The state of being a tyro (novice/beginner)
Suffice
Be enough or adequate.
Edifice
A complex system of beliefs.
Hitherto
Until now/until the time under discussion.
Rear
Bring up and take care of.
Caricature
A picture, description or imitation of a person in which certain characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
Grotesque
Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
Surmount
- overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).
- stand or be placed on top of.
Antiquity
- the ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Malady
1.A disease or ailment.
2. A serious problem.
Ailment
An illness, typically a minor one.
Hemlock
a sedative or poisonous potion obtained from the hemlock. Hemlock is a fern-like poisonous plant.
Ecclesiastical
relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.
Enterprise
a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky