essay fancy words Flashcards
repeat an idea of belief to someone in order to persuade them to accept it
indoctrinated
unusual and different from what is usually happening (2)
incongruous
unorthodox
strong but not usually lasting feelings of love or attraction
infatuation
die on the cross
crucifixion
(psychological crucifixion to guilt)
lasting for a short time
ephemeral
very bad and shocking
heinous
death
demise
criticism or punishment
chastisement
exact opposite
antithesis
having two opposite feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel
ambivalent
cause a group to form a close relationship. associating with sth
affiliating
too proud
hubristic
(hubristic for power)
words that are believed to have a magical effect when spoken or sung
incantation
most typical example or most important
quintessential
fatal flaw or downfall
hamartia
(hamartia of ambition)