Oct.22,2015-Lesson.11 Flashcards
sanctimonious
falsely pious or self-righteous
pious
deeply religious; falsely appearing to be good or moral
sacrosanct
profoundly sacred; divine, inviolable
sanctuary
a place of refuge; a sacred place; asylum
sacrilegious
disrespectful of something sacred; impious
pious
showing religious reverence
revere
to regard with horror and devotion; esteem
devotion
a feeling of strong love or loyalty
esteem
respect and affection
loathe
to hate someone/ something very much
deference
a way of showing respect for some/something
sacrament
a formal religious act or oath; liturgy
venerable
worthy of respect; honourable
venerate
to read with reverence or respect; revere
consecrate
to declare to be holy; venerate
talisman
an object with magical powers; charm, amulet
lionize
to treat as a celebrity; glorify, deify, apotheosize
apotheosize
elevation to divine status
celebrity
a person who is famous
unctuous
someone who behaves meant to seem friendly
self-righteous
showing a strong belief that your own opens are tight and other’s are wrong
profound
showing great knowledge or understanding