Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Giglamesh-CrystalEvans
n/a
14
English
10th Grade
08/26/2010

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Ambition
Definition
an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction
Term
Differentiate
Definition
to change
Term
Ideals
Definition
a conception of something in its perfection
Term
Integrity
Definition
honesty
Term
Speculate
Definition
to engage in thought or reflection
Term
Deluge
Definition
a great flood of water
Term
Ominous
Definition
portending evil or harm
Term
Pestilence
Definition
a deadly or violent epidemic disease
Term
Somber
Definition
gloomy, depressing
Term
Transgression
Definition
violation of a law, command, etc.
Term
Archetype
Definition
original pattern or model from which all things from the same kind are copied on or which they are based
Term
Epic
Definition
noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero
Term
Epic Hero
Definition
a main character in an epic whose legendary or heroic actions are central to his/her culture, race, or nation
Term
Simile
Definition
a figure of speech in which two unlike things are compared
Supporting users have an ad free experience!