Essential Vocabulary: Definitions and Meanings

Perpetual

adj. lasting forever

Infinity

n. endless or unlimited space, time or distance

Unconscious

adj. having temporarily lost awareness

Archetype

Patterns, symbol or character types that repeat across cultures

Peril

n. Danger

Decorum

n. rightness; suitability

Finite

adj. having measurable or definable limits

Depths

n. the deepest areas

Ancestor

n. people from whom others descend

Protruded

v. suck out

Tranquil

adj. calm, quiet, still

Ample

adj. Large in size; more than enough

Habitation

n. place to live; group of homes

Subject to

adj. likely to be affected by something

Adversity

n. difficulty

Conviction

n. strong belief

Affliction

calamity: disaster, catastrophe

Relent: v. to become more harsh; to be more merciful (ceder)

Scarce: v. insufficient for the demand

Chaos: n. disorder of matter and space

Interposed: v. came between

Engrossing: adj. taking up the attention completely

Bind: v. to make secure by tying

Demeaned: v. to conduct or behave usually in a proper manner

Aversion: n. object arousing an intense dislike

Eternity: n. time without beginning or end

Bedecked: v. to clothe with finery

Copious: adj. plentiful; abundant

Wretched: adj. deeply distressed; miserable

Absolve: v. pardon; free from guilt

Surmised: v. guessed; concluded

Heightened: v. raised the level of

Dejected: adj. in low spirits; downcast; depressed

Pacify: v. to calm or sooth

Dilapidated: adj. in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

Alacrity: n. speed

Pallor: n. paleness

Ameliorate: v. make better

Deference: n. respect; courtesy; regard

Sublime: adj. noble; majestic

Expedient: n. resource

Theology the study of religion

Avidly: adv. eagerly

Predilection: n. preexisting preference

Superfluous: adj. excessive; not necessary

Magnanimity: n. generosity

Ingratiating: adj. charming flattering

Inculcation: n. teaching by repetition and urging

Dissembling: n. concealment of one´s real nature or motives

Calumny: n. false accusation; slander  

Evade: v. to avoid or escape by deceit or cleverness

Candid: adj. Honest; straightforward

Assent: n. agreement.

Harass: v. attack; bother

Tyranny: n. oppressive power

Redress: n. compensation for a wrong done

Prudent: adj. sensible; careful

Prevalent: adj. widely existing or occurring

Discord: n. lack of harmony; conflict

Treacherous: adj. dangerous.

Extort: v. to obtain by threat or violence

Ostentation: n. boastful display

Parsimony: n. stinginess

Perpetual: adj. lasting forever