Unit 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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sacrilege
A
violation/misuse of what is regarded as sacred
2
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venial
A
committing a pardonable sin
3
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contrition
A
state of feeling remorseful
4
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bedeck
A
decorate
5
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penance
A
voluntary self punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong
6
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condescension
A
attitude of patronizing superiority
7
Q
animosity
A
strong hostility
8
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usurp
A
take position of power/importance illegally or by force
9
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levity
A
humorous treatment of serious matter or lacking respect
10
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flippant
A
someone who makes decisions carelessly
11
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elegiac
A
mournful action
