vocab 1 Flashcards
Nemesis
Formidable rival
Elegy
A poem or piece of writing that mourns the death of a person or laments a loss
Renaissance
A time of great cultural, artistic, scientific, and philosophical revival and growth in Europe
it also refers to a significant revival (hayaat e no)
Rhapsody
It refers to a piece of writing that is enthusiastic, exaggerated, or effusive
Effusive
- Extremely enthusiastic and expressive
- Overflowing with emotions or praise
Dystopia
An oppressive , nightmarish society
complete opposite of utopia
Utopia
An ideal society
Catharsis
It refers to the process of releasing strong emotions, often through art, music, or other forms of expression
Mayhem
Chaos
Maelstrom
A powerful whirlpool or a turbulent situation that pulls everything into its center
Ephemeral
Describes something that’s fleeting, transitory, or short-lived, often with a sense of impermanence or fragility.
Impermanence
It refers to the state of being transitory or fleeting
, something that’s not permanent or lasting
Splendor
Great beauty, grandeur and magnificence
Radiant
Emitting light, beauty or joy
Tranquility
State of peace, calmness and serenity
Nostalgia
It refers to sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past
Wistful
Full of yearning or desire
Enchanting
Captivating, charming or spellbinding
Resplendent
Radiant, shining brightly or dazzlingly beautiful
Mnemonic:Ref made a splendid entrance
Celestial
Heavenly, relating to sky, heaven or universe
Ludicrous
Wildly exaggerated or non sensical
Surreal
Strange, bizarre
Mnemonic:SURpassing the REAL
Liberty
Freedom, power or scope of a person
Yonder
Distant or remote place
