MC 8 Flashcards
Sacrilegious
A technical and not necessarily intrinsically outrageous violation of what it sacred because consecrated to God
Imperious
Befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments
B.) marked by arrogant assurance
Usurped
To seize and hold in possession by force or without right
Viable
Capable of living
Altruism
Unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others
Dissipate
To break up and drive off
B.) to cause to spread thin or scatter and gradually vanish
Predilections
An established preference for something
Obstinate
Perversely adhering to an opinion, purpose or course in spite of reason, arguments or persuasion
- not easily removed
Descry
To catch sight of
Subjectivity
Based on or influenced by personal taste, feelings or opinions
Apprehend
Arresy, seize
B.) to become aware of
C.) to anticipate esp. with anxiety
Didactic
Designed or intended to teach