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vocabulary 1
Term | Definition |
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apostate | one who forsakes his religion, principles, or party |
philharmonic | having devotion to or appreciation of music having characteristics of a symphony orchestra |
holocaust | complete destruction or sacrifice, especially by fire, of a large number of people; a great slaughter |
panorama | a complete view of a region in every direction; a comprehensive presentation of a subject matter |
cosmos | the universe as an ordered and harmonious system |
asylum | a place of refuge a place where refugees from another country will find safety an institution to care for the mentally ill |
antagonist | one who actively and intensely opposes another |
eulogy | a speech or writing praising the character or services of a person, especially an oration in honor of a deceased person |
philanthropy | the desire or effort to promote the well-being of mankind, as by offering charitable gifts; love toward mankind in general |
misanthropic | of or pertaining to one who hated or distrusts mankind |
epiphany | a sudden realization most notably through a common but remarkable happening |
dilemma | a choice between two unpleasant alternatives |