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Rel and Sci

Religion and Science vocab

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epoch particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc
fiat an authoritative decree, sanction, or order
maxim an expression of a general truth or principle, esp. an aphoristic or sententious one.
denudation The exposing of rock strata by erosion.
resolute Firm or determined; set in purpose or opinion.
sapping to undermine the foundations of; weaken or destroy insidiously
guillotine A device consisting of a heavy blade held aloft between upright guides and dropped to behead a person condemned to die.
adduce To cite as an example or means of proof in an argument
coaxed to manipulate to a desired end by adroit handling or persistent effort; to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc
aphorism A concise and often witty statement of wisdom or opinion.
terse Brief and to the point; effectively concise
curtail to cut short; cut off a part of; abridge; reduce; diminish
sententious Terse and energetic in expression; pithy.
exiguous Extremely scanty
subjugate to bring under complete control or subjection; to make submissive or subservient
subdue To quiet or bring under control by physical force or persuasion; to overpower by superior force
fortify to make strong; impart strength or vigor to; to increase the effectiveness of, as by additional ingredients
aloft on or at the top of; high up; far above the ground
consummation an ultimate goal or end. a fullfilment
vogue The prevailing fashion, practice, or style. Popular acceptance or favor.
interlude An intervening episode, feature, or period of time.
disillusioned to free from or deprive of illusion, false belief, idealism. disenchanted
consecrate to make (something) an object of honor or veneration; hallow
relic A surviving memorial of something past. The remains of a dead person.
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