English Vocab quiz 1

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Dogma

(NOUN)

Dogma

(NOUN) An established belief

Doxology

(NOUN) The Liturgical formula for praising God

Orthodox

(ADJ) Adhering to what is commonly accepted; the right way of doing something

Acoumeter

(NOUN) Something used to measure hearing

Paradox

(NOUN) Something that seems false but is actually true

Acoustic

(ADJ) Related to hearing or sound

Pious

(ADJ) Devoutly or deeply religious

Brazen

(ADJ) Very bold or brave (this can sometimes be a bad thing)

Decoil

(VERB) To jump back

Oblivous

(ADJ) Someone who is unaware of what is happening around them

Carousing

(VERB) Being loud, lively, or wild

Imbecile

(NOUN AS ADJ) Someone of subnormal intelligence (stupied)

Orneriness

(NOUN) Stubborness

Insomniac

(NOUN AS ADJ) Someone who can't sleep (has a condition of _____)

Presumptuous

(ADJ) Someone who acts in a way that goes beyond what is appropriate