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abeka vocab list 1

TermDefinition
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 alternatives
epiphany a sudden realization most notably through a common but remarkable happening
eulogy a speech or writing praising the character or services of a persons, especially an oration in honor of a deceased person
holocaust complete destruction or sacrifice, especially by fire, of a large number of 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
S- adversary, competitor. enemy, for, opponent, rival A- accomplice, ally, associate, supporter antagonist
S- deserter, renegade, traitor, turncoat A- adherent, conformist, convert, proselyte apostate
S- retreat, refuge, sanctuary, shelter; harbor, haven; hospital, sanatorium, asylum
S- macrocosm, universe A- microcosm cosmos
S- plight, predicament, quandary dilemma
S- discovery, inspiration, revelation epiphany
S- citation, encomium, panegyric, tribute A- calumny, triade eulogy
S-conflgration, fire holocaust
S- cynical, inhumane, pessimistic A- altruistic, benevolent, charitable, humane, humanitarian, philanthropic misanthropic
S- overview, survey panorama
S- benevolence, charity, generosity, good will, munificence A- ill will, inhumanity, malice, misanthropy philanthropy
S- instrumental, symphonious philharmonic
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