Glossary: Introduction

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cave n.
a hollow place inside the earth, usually an opening, as in a hillside.
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solitude n. lonely place.
3 angelic adj. like an angel.
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recite v. say (something learned) aloud from memory.
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reciter n. a person who recites.
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embrace n. the act of holding in the arms.
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endurance n. ability to bear.
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clot n.
half- solid lump formed from liquid especially blood.
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innate adj. something which someone was born with.
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animate v. give life to.
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inanimate adj. lifeless.
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veil n. a covering or curtain that hides holy things.
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obstructed adj. blocked up.
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refute v. prove (someone or something) to be mistaken.
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heresy n.
a belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted especially in religion.
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dissension n. disagreement.
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interpolation n. making additions to a book.
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swarm v. move in a crowd or mass.
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aversion n. strong dislike.
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idol n. image in wood, stone, etc. of a god.
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orientalist n. person who studies the languages, arts, etc. of oriental countries.
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trinitarian adj.
having to do with Trinity (a christian belief in the union of the the three forms of god)
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creed n. a brief statement of religious belief.
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edifice n. a large building.
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vindication n. a fact or circumstance that justifies.
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trail blazer n. a pioneer in any field.
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peak n. the highest point.
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dominion n. power or right to rule.