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vocabulary 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |