Hackers Lesson 11-15 Flashcards
sanctimonious
falsely pious or self-righteous
sacrosanct
profoundly sacred
sanctuary
a place of refuge; a sacred place
sacrilegious
grossly irreverent; disrespectful of something sacred
revere
to regard with honor and devotion
pious
showing religious reverence
deference
respect for the wishes of others
sacrament
a formal religious act or oath
venerable
worthy of respect
venerate
to regard with reverence or respect
consecrate
to declare to be holy
talisman
an object with magical powers
lionized
to treat as a celebrity
formidable
awesome; hard to overcome
potent
strong and effective
bulwark
a strong defense
indomitable
unable to be conquered
redoubtable
arousing fear; formidable; awesome
robust
full of vigor
impervious
incapable of being penetrated or affected
efficacious
capable of producing a desired effect
stalwart
physically or morally strong person; strong supporter
impotent
lacking strength or power
predominant
most important
impregnable
unable to be entered by force
brawn
muscular strength