English Vocab Words Ch. 10

Front 1

n
1. a prophetic disclosure or revelation, esp. concerning a universal cataclysm
2. any widespread destruction
3. (capitalized) the last book of the Bible, aka as revelation which contains prophesies about the ultimate destruction of the world

Back 1

apocalypse

Front 2

adj
1. false; counterfeit; doubtful, esp in authorship or authenticity

Back 2

aprocryphal

Front 3

n
1. a stroke; a sudden loss of muscular control, sensation, or conciousness resulting from rupture or blockage of a blood vessel

Back 3

apoplexy

Front 4

n
1. a person who forsakes his or her principles, religion, or allegiances

Back 4

apostate

Front 5

v
to punish; to criticize severely; to chastise

Back 5

castigate

Front 6

v
to seek to improve through punishment; to discipline

Back 6

chasten

Front 7

n
1. a keyboard instrument, like a piano or harpsichord, with strings

Back 7

clavier

Front 8

n
1. a private, exclusive, or secret meeting

Back 8

conclave

Front 9

n
1. a crown or headband worn as a sign of authority

Back 9

diadem

Front 10

adj
1.pertaining to a diameter
2. exactly or completely opposite

Back 10

diametrical

Front 11

n
any group migration or flight from a country
2. (capitalized) the dispersion of the Jews frmo teir homeland in of Africa

Back 11

diaspora

Front 12

n
1. a abusive critcism or attack

Back 12

diatribe

Front 13

n
1. a country entirely or mostly enclosed within the territory of another country
2. a district or group isolated or enclosed within a large one

Back 13

enclave

Front 14

n
1. smething that blocks; an obstruction

Back 14

occlusion

Front 15

n
1. someone who lives alone and avoids company; a hermit

Back 15

recluse