AP LIT VOCAB STUDY 1.2

demonstrate (Noun-demonstration, Adjective-demonstrative,Verb-Demonstrating)

to provide evidence; to explain the function of something, or how its used or done

depict (Noun-Depiction,Adjective-Depictive,Verb-Depicting)

to describe someone or something using words that create a clear picture

describe (Noun- description, adjective- descriptive, describing)

to communicate what something or someone is like (appearance sound, smell, events)

desire (Noun-Desires,Adjective- desirable/desirous, Verb- desiring)

to want, wish, or long for something or someone

differentiate (Noun- Differentiate,Adjective- differential, Verb- Differentiating)

to observe or state the difference between two or more things

diminish (Noun- Diminishment/diminution, Adjective Diminished, Verb- Diminishes)

to become or cause something to become less (in size, importance, authority, etc)

dispel (noun- Dispeller, Adjectives- dispellable, Verb dispels)

to make something vanish or go away (a belief, feeling, idea, rumor, etc)

elicit (Noun- elicitor, Adjective- Elicitable,Verb- elicits)

to draw something out from someone or something (a response, change, etc.)

elucidate (Noun- Elicudator, Adjective Elucidative,Verb- Elucidates)

to bring something to light in a way that makes it clear or easy to understand

emphasize (Noun- Emphasis, Adjective- emphatic,Verb- emphasizing)

to give special attention to something in order to stress it’s significance or relevance

altar

a table or platform which serves as a center of worship or ritual

clergy

religious leaders who preform religious services ( IN Christianity; priests or pastors)

ordained

invested or established with official authority by law or creed (governance or religion)

parish

a local church community and it’s members or constituents parishioners)

rectory

the residence (living quarter) of a rector or parish priest

convent

the residence (building or community) of nuns and religious sisters

higherarchy

in religion, a ruling body of clergy organized into orders or ranks, each subordinate to the one above it. In society the classification of a group by economic or social standing.

vows

a solemn promise by which a person is bound to act or serve in a certain way.

habit

an outfit specific to a calling, rank, or function (nun, religious order.)

Vestments

the ceremonial clothing worn by a priest during church services

secular

In religion, relating to a physical world ad not the spiritual world in society a system controlled by the government rather than church

heretical

something that goes against accepted or official beliefs

sermon

religous speech delivered in public, usually by clergy as a part of worship service.

sacristy

a room where clergy prepare for religious services and sacred vessels are kept

dictates

an authoratative rule or principle that guides an activity or a person’s behavior

repentant

feeling or expressing remorse for actions that are seen as morally or ethically wrong

scruples

an ethical consideration that prevents actions or causes reluctance because of conscience

absolution

the act of forgiving someone for having done something sinful or morally or ethically wrong

charity

the act of giving money, food, or other kinds of help to people who are poor, sick, or in need.

virtue

morally good behavior or moral strength of character (opposite of vice)