ap lang vocab 3

Abomination

a thing that causes disgust or hatred; a vile or shameful act

crucible

a severe test or trial

conjure

to summon a spirit or supernatural force by magical or ritual means

vindictive

having or showing a strong desire for revenge

theocracy

religious leaders are government leaders

calumny

a false and malicious statement intended to damage someone’s reputation

covenanted

formally bound by a solemn agreement, especially one related to religious or moral conduct

prodigious

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree; unnatural or abnormal

iniquity

immoral or grossly unfair behavior; sinfulness

parochial

narrow-minded or limited in scope; relating to a church parish

ideology

a system of ideas and ideals; especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory

pallor

an unhealthy pale appearance

ameliorate

to make something bad or unpleasant better or more tolerable

indignant

feeling or showing anger at something perceived as unjust or offensive

base

lacking moral principles

deference

respectful submission or yielding to the judgement or opinion of another

pious

devoutly religious

blasphemy

the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things

lechery

lustful behavior