Vocabulary Flashcards: Key Words and Definitions for Language Learning

Tenuous

Weak or insubstantial.

Desecrated

Violated the sacredness of something.

Epiphany

A sudden realization or insight.

Frantic

Wild with fear, anxiety, or emotion.

Kindred

Similar in nature; related.

Beacon

A signal or guide, often a light.

Contraband

Illegal or smuggled goods.

Synchronized

Made to happen at the same time.

Seminary

A religious training school for clergy.

Temporal

Earthly or secular, not spiritual.

Imminent

About to happen.

Deference

Respectful submission to another's judgment.

Machetes

Large knives used for cutting vegetation or as weapons.

Docile

Easily managed or taught.

Vestibule

An entrance hall or lobby.

Rendezvous

A meeting at an agreed time and place.

Mare

A female horse.

Curt

Rudely brief or abrupt.

Inflammatory

Arousing anger or strong emotion.

Gallant

Brave, courteous, and chivalrous.

Absolve

To free from guilt or responsibility.

Solitary

Alone; without companions.

Liturgical

Relating to public worship.

Sanctuary

A sacred or safe space.

To confide

To tell something private or secret.

Downtrodden

Oppressed or mistreated.

To appease

To pacify or soothe.

Wary

Cautious or watchful.

Cell

A small room for one person, often in a prison or monastery.

Rosary

Prayer beads or the prayers said with them.

Transcendence

The act of rising above normal limits.

Niche

A recess or specialized position.

Pedestal

A base or support for a statue or object.

To careen

To swerve or tip while in motion.

Cassock

A long garment worn by clergy.

Patrimony

An inheritance from one's father or ancestors.

Munitions

Military weapons and equipment.

Rectory

A residence of a parish priest.

Canter

A moderate horse gait; to move at that pace.

Incriminating

Suggesting guilt or responsibility.

Conflagration

A large destructive fire.

Salvage

To rescue or recover; the act of saving.

Indiscriminately

Without careful choice; randomly.

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