词汇表

Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.

A word opposite in meaning to another.

the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light

the highest point or peak of something

Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.

not interested in or not connected with politics

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

a complex structure or system used for a particular purpose

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something

large or noticeable enough to be important

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

anxiety or fear about the future; the act of understanding something

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

a natural ability or talent to do something well

a structure built to carry water over long distances

suitable for growing crops or farming

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court

understood by few; mysterious or secret

very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

The original model or perfect example from which others are copied or derived.

A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.

Having or showing very strong feelings or passion.

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Involving or requiring a lot of effort; very difficult and tiring.

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.

a member of the aristocracy; a nobleman or woman

noble; having the manners of the upper class

A large fleet of warships.

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart; also a main route or channel of communication or transport.