Vocabulary Flashcards
Transcendental
relating to a spiritual or nonphysical realm.
Excitation
Process of applying energy to a particle, object or system
Eros
The Greek God of love
Imbrication
Overlapping of edges or
Preeminence
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority
Paradigmatic
Serving as a typical example of something
Abreact
To release an emotion.
“they were unable fully to abreact their responses to the trauma”
Empirical
Information obtained through observation and sensory input
Prosaic
Unimaginative and uninspired language. Having the style or dictation of prose lacking poetic beauty
Aphophatic
Involves knowing and defining God through negative statements
Idiosyncratic
Relating to the individual. Distinct
Apriori
Relating to knowledge which proceeds from theoretical knowledge as opposed to observation/experience
Entrenched
An established habit, attitude or belief that is firmly established and difficult to change
Triptych
A work of art consisting of three panels usually hinged together
Ithyphallic
A statue or deity (carved figure) with an erect penis
Caprice
Sudden and unpredictable change of mood and behaviour
“the caprices of the electorate”
Pedantic
someone who annoys others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details and overemphasizing their expertise
