English: Creation Stories (Vocabulary) Flashcards

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What is the definition of phenomenon?

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A miraculous incident, situation, or experience accomplished by a question such as “how?” and “why?”

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What is the definition of Pantheon?

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A group or collection of gods of a culture or religion.

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What is the definition of impose?

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To establish or bring about as if by force.

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What is the definition of abide?

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To accept without objection.

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What is the definition of descend?

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To move or go down.

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What is the definition of ascend?

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To move or go up.

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What is the definition of forebears?

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Ancestors.

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What is the definition of principle?

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A basic law; a rule or code of conduct.

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What is the definition of principal?

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A leader of an association or group.

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What is the definition of hardy?

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Capable of enduring difficult conditions.

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What is the definition of revere?

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To feel deep respect or admiration for something.

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