english vocab Flashcards
journey done for religious reasons
pilgrimage
the universe
cosmos
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation
counterpart
a place of refuge and protection
sanctuary
a conqueror
conquistador
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
ancestor
eat a large amount greedily; fill oneself with food
gorge
the highest point
peak
situated in a high/elevated position
perched
unclear; not well-known
obscure
exist in large quantities
abound
dedicated to a particular purpose; committed
devoted to
destined to fail or suffer a bad fate
doomed
based on guesses or theories, rather than evidence
speculative
arrangement of smtn, such as space
layout
period during which a ruler is in power
reign
to go up; rise
ascend
presented as a gift or sacrifice
offering
type of volcanic glass
obsidian
face/deal with smtn
confront
related to formal or ritualistic events
ceremonial
exact copy or reproduction of smtn
replica
place where stone/minerals are extracted from the earth
quarry
related to sky, often associated w heaven
celestial
related to Earth or land
terrestrial
very successful movie, book or event
blockbuster
film/TV program that dramatizes the life of a real person
biopic
a work that has been created based on another work
adaptation
a new version of an existing work/film
remake
smtn that brings positive and warm feelings
heart-warming
smtn that captures your attention completely; very exciting
gripping
convincing; realistic
believable
easy to guess or anticipate
predictable
descriptive language used to create vivid pictures or sensations
imagery
carve/engrave words on a surface
inscribe
ways of looking at smtn, POV
perspective
easily hurt or attacked
vulnerable
deep, serious thought about a particular subject
reflection
an item that schoolchildren used in the past to write on w chalk
slate
large piece of art that is painted or drawn on a wall
mural
result or effect
outcome
very serious or bad
desperate