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ED09 - Chapter 9
Chapter 9 –An Illustration of His Methods
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Imbue | To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality. To tinge or infuse deeply. |
| Vitalizing | Giving life or energy. To give vitality or animation. |
| Latent | Existing but not yet developed or manifest. Hidden; not apparent. |
| Solicitude | Care or concern for someone or something. Anxiety or concern. |
| Self-abnegation | The denial or rejection of one's own interests or needs. Self-denial; humility. |
| Apostasy | The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief. A forsaking of one's faith. |
| Self-sufficiency | The ability to rely on oneself without external aid. Independence; confidence in one's own abilities. |
| Expedient | Suitable or practical for achieving a particular end. Proper under the circumstances. |
| Intercession | The act of intervening or mediating on behalf of another. Prayer or pleading for another. |
| Signalized | Marked or distinguished as significant. To make notable or conspicuous. |
| Discordant | Disagreeing or incongruous. Conflicting; clashing. |
| Reviled | Criticized in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. Reproached with abusive language. |
| Co-operation | The process of working together toward a common goal. Joint action or endeavor. |
| Commissioned | Officially charged with a task or duty. Authorized; empowered. |
| Advancement | The process of promoting or improving something. Progress; promotion. |
| Conflicting | Being in opposition or disagreement. Contradictory; in opposition. |
| Mortal | Subject to death; human. Liable to die. |