list 1 Flashcards
an institution to care for the mentally ill
synonyms: hospital, sanatorium
asylum
the desire or effort to promote the well-being of mankind, as by offering charitable gifts; love toward mankind in general
philanthropy
Synonyms: benevolence, charity, gerosity, good will, munificence
Antonyms: ill will, inhumanity, malice, misanthropy
one who actively and intensely opposes another
antagonist
Synonyms: adversary, competitor, enemy, foe, oopponent, rival
Antonyms: accomplice, ally, associate, supporter
one who forsakes his religion, principles, or party
apostate
Synonyms: deserter, renegade, traitor, turncoat
Antonyms: adherent, conformist, convert, proselyte
a place of refuge
Synonyms: retreat, refuge. sanctuary, shelter
asylum
a place where refugees from another country will find safety
synonyms: harbor, haven
asylum
the universe as an ordered and harmonious system
cosmos
Synonyms: macrocosm, universe
Antonyms: microcosm
a choice between two unpleasant alternatives
dilemmas
Synonyms: plight, predicament, quandary
a sudden realization most noyably through a common but remarkable happening
epiphany
synonyms: discovery, inspiration, revelation
a speech or writing praising the character or services of a person, especially an oration in honor of a deceased person
eulogy
Synonyms: citation, ecomium, pangyric, tribute
Antonyms: calumny, tirade
complete destruction or sacrifice, especially by fire, of a large number of people; a great slaughter
holocaust
Synonyms: conflagration, fire
of or one pertaining to one who hates or distrusts mankind
misanthropic
Synonyms: cynical, inhumane, pessimistic
Antonyms: altruistic, benevolent, charitable, humane, humanitarian, philanthropic
a complete view of a region in every direction; a comprehensive presentation of a subject matter
panorama
Synonyms: overview, survey
having devotion to or appreciation of music
philharmonic
Synonyms: instrumental, symphonious
having characteristics of a symphony orchestra
philharmonic
Synonyms: instrumental, symphonious
