Vocabulary 01 Flashcards
antagonist
one who actively and intensely opposes another
apostate
one who forsakes his religion, principles, or party
asylum
a place of refuge
a place where refugees from another country will find safety
an institution to care for the mentally ill
cosmos
the universe as an ordered and harmonious system
dilemma
a choice between two unpleasant activities
epiphany
a sudden realization most notably through a common but remarkable happening
eulogy
a speech or writing praising the character or services of a person, especially an oration in honor of a deceased person
holocaust
complete destruction or sacrifice, especially by fire, of a large number or people; a great slaughter
misanthropic
of or pertaining to one who hates or distrusts mankind
panorama
a complete view of a region in every direction; a comprehensive presentation of a subject matter
philanthropy
the desire or effort to promote the well-being of mankind, as by offering charitable gifts; love toward mankind in general
philharmonic
having devotion to or appreciation of music
having characteristics of a symphony orchestra
