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English Vocab #3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adamant | ADJ. - inflexible; unshakeable in belief or purpose |
| Agnostic | N. – one who believes the existence of God cannot be proved but who does not deny that such existence is possible |
| Ascetic | N. – one who renounces physical comforts for spiritual discipline |
| Atheist | N. – one who does not believe that God exists |
| Avid | ADJ. – enthusiastic or extremely eager |
| Blasphemy | N. – an act of contempt for something sacred, or for God |
| Concept | N. – a general idea or thought |
| Delusion | N. – a false belief accepted as true despite evidence to the contrary |
| Dogmatic | ADJ. – marked by an authoritative stand on principles that cannot be sufficiently proved |
| Exalt | V. – to praise or glorify |
| Hallowed | ADJ. – sacred; holy |
| Heresy | N. – a belief contrary to established, usually religious, doctrine |
| Mystical | ADJ. – having meaning that is spiritual, not rational |
| Orthodox | ADJ. – adhering to established, especially religious, beliefs |
| Pacifist | N. – one who opposes aggression or violence |
| Resolute | ADJ. – marked by firm determination |
| Rite | N. – a ritual or ceremonial act |
| Supernatural | ADJ. – concerning something existing beyond the natural world |
| Verity | N. – a truth |
| Zealous | ADJ. – enthusiastically devoted to a cause or goal |