Unit 2 Flashcards

(15 cards)

1
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consecrate

A

to make or declare something sacred; to dedicate something to a goal

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2
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execrate

A

to denounce as vile or evil; to cursel to detest

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3
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sacrament

A

something considered to have sacred significance

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4
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sacriledge

A

disrespect to something regarded as sacred

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5
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sacrosanct

A

sacred (often used ironically)

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6
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sanctimonious

A

pretending to be righteous

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7
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sanction

A

approval; support; permission;;a penalty for breaking with law or custom;;to approve; to encourage

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8
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sanctity

A

godliness; holiness

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9
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sanctuary

A

a sacred place; any place of refuge

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10
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hierarchy

A

a group organized by rank

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11
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hieroglyphic

A

written with pictures to represent sounds or meanings; hard to read

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12
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expiate

A

to make amends for; to atone for

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13
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piety

A

religious devotionl great respect toward something, especially parents

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14
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impious

A

sacrilegious; profane; lacking appropriate reverence or respect

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15
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pittance

A

a meager portion of anything, especially an allowance or salary

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