The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Vocab

vehement

adj. showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense. passionate, fervent, intense.

mediating

verb. acting as an intermediary; intervening or reconciling between parties. intervening, reconciling, moderating.

deferential

adj. showing respect or submission; courteous and respectful. submissive, respectful, polite.

amulet

noun. an object worn as a charm to ward off evil or bring good fortune; a protective charm. charm, talisman, mascot.

apposition

noun. the placing of two elements side by side, often to show contrast or comparison. juxtaposition, contract, comparison.

parsing

noun/everb. the process of analyzing or breaking down a sentence into its grammatical components. scrutinizing, analyzing, dissecting.

germane

adj. relevant or appropriate; closely related to the subject being considered. relevant, pertinent, applicable, related.

pungent

adj. having a strong, sharp smell or taste; penetrating, biting, or acrid. strong, sharp, acrid.

fastidious

adj. very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; meticulous or demanding. meticulous, precise, careful.

evinced

verb. displayed or demonstrated clearly; revealed or shown. displayed, demonstrated, revealed.

abbhorence

noun. a feeling or repulsion or disgust; intense hatred or loathing.

transgressions

noun. violations of a law, command, or moral code; acts of wrongdoing or sinning.

precariously

adverb. in a way that is dangerously unstable or insecure; in a manner that is uncertain or risky. insecurely, unstably, dangerously.

auguries

noun. signs or omens, especially of what will happen in the future; prophetic indications. omens, portents, signs.

piscatory

adjective. relating to or characteristic of fish or fishing; pertaining to fishing activities. fishy, fishing, piscatorial.

assimilated

verb. absorbed and integrated into a larger group or culture; comprehended and adapted. integrated, absorbed, incorporated.

resonant

adj. deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring; evoking strong images, memories, or emotions. deep, sonorous, evocative.

polygyny

noun. a form of polygamy in which a man has multiple wives simultaneously.

messianic

adj. relating to or resembling the Messiah or the awaited savior; fervently idealistic or visionary. prophetic, visionary, idealistic.

proselytizing

verb. attempting to convert others to one’s own religious faith or beliefs; actively seeking to recruit new adherents. preaching, converting, propagating.

coercive

adj. using force or threats to persuade someone to do something against their will; enforcing compliance through coercion. forceful, compelling, pressuring.

fawning

adj. displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious or ingratiating. servile, ingratiating, flattering.

vocation

noun. a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation; a calling or profession. occupation, calling, career.

arduous

adj. involving or requiring effort; difficult and tiring. difficult, strenuous, laborious.

supramundane

adj. beyond or above the mundane or worldly; transcending earthly concerns. transcendent, celestial, supernatural.