the denial of death Flashcards
prominence
the state of being easily seen or well known:
Most of the papers give prominence to (= put in a noticeable position) the same story this morning.
It’s the first time that a lawyer of such prominence (= fame and importance) has been given the freedom to air his views on TV.
merit
the quality of being good and deserving praise:
an entertaining film with little artistic merit
Her ideas have merit.
acclaim
public approval and praise:
Despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well.
Hamlet was played by Ion Caramitrou to rapturous acclaim.
praise
to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing:
He should be praised for his honesty.
My parents always praised me when I did well at school.
deferred
delayed until a later time:
ancestor
a person related to you who lived a long time ago:
There were portraits of his ancestors on the walls of the room.
enact
to put something into action, especially to make something law:
descendant
a person who is related to you and who lives after you, such as your child or grandchild:
He has no descendants.
They claim to be descendants of a French duke.
resurrection
the act of bringing something that had disappeared or ended back into use or existence
dread
to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen:
aptly
in a way that is suitable or right for a particular situation:
We spent a week at the aptly named Grand View Hotel.
“Perseverance” aptly describes his hard work to complete the project.
assuring
to tell someone confidently that something is true, especially so that they do not worry:
The prime minister assured the electorate (that) taxes would not be increased after the election.
