Siddhartha vocab

Question 1

Opulent

Answer 1

Very wealthy; lavish

Question 2

destitute

Answer 2

without money or possessions

Question 3

supple

Answer 3

able to bend and twist without breaking

Question 4

encomium

Answer 4

an expression of enthusiastic praise

Question 5

Sansara

Answer 5

A sanskrit word meaning “cycle of mundane life,” the idea of existing within the illusion of the world

Question 6

Astutely

Answer 6

wisely, sagaciously

Question 7

Accolades

Answer 7

praises, recommendations

Question 8

Aspirations

Answer 8

Hopes, dreams, or goals

Question 9

countenance

Answer 9

The expression on one’s face

Question 10

ensorcellment

Answer 10

The state of having a spell cast upon; being in a trance

Question 11

Om

Answer 11

A mystic, religious Hindu word, which is said to embody the universal spirit. It is a word regularly chanted during religious ceremonies to achieve a state of bliss.

Question 12

Vacuous

Answer 12

Shallow and devoid of intelligence.

Question 13

Veda (rid,sama-veda)

Answer 13

A set of texts or verses that collects a body of knowledge stemming from the original time period of the Hindu religion. These texts were written between 1500 and 500 B.C

Sama consists of songs used during veda.

Question 14

Illustrious

Answer 14

famous, brilliant, or dignified

Question 15

Allay

Answer 15

To claim, dispel, or alleviate

Question 16

Venerable

Answer 16

Worthy of honor or respect

Question 17

Brahman

Answer 17

Related to the expansion of the soul that leads to knowledge of the universal spirit; it also refers to this universal spirit itself that sustains the universe. Note that it is not the same as “Brahmin”

Question 18

Satyam

Answer 18

A sanskrit word meaning “pure” or “true” ; that which lies beyond the illusion of the world.

Question 19

Samana

Answer 19

A sanskrit word meaning “to become weary or exhausted through effort;” the name for the people who embody this attribute and practice severe self-discipline and self denial.

Question 20

Ascetic

Answer 20

One who practices self-denial to attain spiritual strength

Question 21

Guant

Answer 21

Thin and slender sometimes due to malnourishment

Question 22

Ineffable

Answer 22

Indescribable; unable to be put into words.

Question 23

Visage

Answer 23

One’s face and facial expression

Question 24

Wafted

Answer 24

Drifted on the air (usually in reference to odors)

Question 25

Sublime

Answer 25

Of or belonging to an exalted spiritual state.

Question 26

Tutelage

Answer 26

Teaching, influence, or guidance

Question 27

Caste

Answer 27

A social class; a segment of a society that is divided based on birth, wealth, and/or occupation. In Indian or Hindu societies, the far castes are (in order of importance) priests, warriors/administrations, merchants, and slaves. Below are the untouchables.

Question 28

Ephemeral

Answer 28

Temporary, transitional, fleeting

Question 29

Incessantly

Answer 29

Without ceasing; constantly

Question 30

Raffia

Answer 30

A type of palm tree which gives fibers suitable for weaving

Question 31

Feign

Answer 31

To pretend or give the appearance of

Question 32

Carrion

Answer 32

Rotting flesh that is fed upon by animals

Question 33

Anesthetic

Answer 33

A substance used to make one numb and/ or drowsy

Question 34

Zealous

Answer 34

Fervent and passionate

Question 35

Nirvana

Answer 35

A state of bliss that supposedly occurs when all personal desires have been eliminated, ones individual self is extinguished, and a person realizes that the soul and the universal spirit are one and the same.

Question 36

Mara

Answer 36

The destroyer of Buddha and his religion; the evil one, the temptress, the seducer,. The essence of Maras temptations is worldly pleasure and desire.

Question 37

Tenacity

Answer 37

Brave persistence

Question 38

Indefatigable

Answer 38

Unable to be tired or worn out.

Question 39

Maya

Answer 39

A sanskrit word that means "the illusion of the physical world" it is essentially the world as it exists and is perceived by human beings.

Question 40

Polyphonic

Answer 40

Consisting or many tones or voices.

Question 41

Castigation

Answer 41

Severe criticism or punishment.

Question 42

Ablution

Answer 42

A ceremonial cleansing or washing

Question 43

Benefactor

Answer 43

One who helps or gives a gift to another

Question 44

Disembark

Answer 44

To get out of a vehicle or ship

Question 45

Courtesan

Answer 45

A prostitute who serves the wealthy class

Question 46

Clarion

Answer 46

Very clear and loud

Question 47

Gleaned

Answer 47

Gathered