useful vocabulary Flashcards
sedition
stirring up rebellions/riots
xenophobia
hatred of foreigners
pragmatic
practical, what will work
pejorative
very critical and demeaning adj
papist
pejorative way of saying catholics
prelate
arch bishop/ bishop
precedent
first time something is done- sets tone
presciently
wisdom - predicted, whats to come
autonomy
semi dependence
schism
a split or division
inept
no skill
clandestine
secretive
adherents
followers
secular
non religious
prorogued
temp suspended
acrimonious
very bitter/ angry
vilifying
speak or write about in bad way
defamatory
damaging the reputation of someone
ambivalent
both equal value
political capital
goodwill and support
catechism
simple guide to bible
liturgy
customary public ritual of worship performed by a religious group
vestment
elaborate robes
iconoclasm
interior stripped