roots
synonyms
correct/incorrect
fill in the blank
definitions
100
god
What is DEUS or THEOS?
100
trustworthy
What is CREDIBLE?
100
I correctly DIVINED Billy's bad intentions, and thus avoided disaster.
What is CORRECT.
100
The story of Cupid and Psyche illustrates belief in the Greek mythology that a mortal might undergo an ___________ (deification)
What is APOTHEOSIS?
100
To feel or express great loathing for.
What is EXECRATE?
200
to trust; believe
What is CREDERE?
200
gullible
What is CREDULOUS?
200
Always the SACRILEGIOUS sort, Harold has remained dutiful in his religious obligations.
What is INCORRECT?
200
Psyche, a mortal woman, was married to Cupid, the ___________ (god) who was the son of Venus, the goddess of love.
What is DIVINITY or DEITY?
200
violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred
What is SACRILEGE?
300
holy
What is SANCTUS?
300
nonbeliever
What is ATHEIST?
300
The Greek DIVIINITY Persephone is associated with the passage of the seasons.
What is CORRECT?
300
Historians regard sixteenth century New England as a ______________ (government ruled by clergy).
What is THEOCRACY?
300
Belief in or acceptance of something as true.
What is CREDENCE?
400
"To be inspired by God"
What is DIVINARE?
400
detest
What is EXECRATE?
400
You must EXPIATE your good deeds.
What is INCORRECT?
400
Although most of the Puritan settlers had fled England to find freedom from religious persecution, their minsters imposed severe _______________ (penalties for breaking the law) on nonbelievers.
What is SANCTIONS?
400
To certify when accepted standards have been met.
What is ACCREDIT?
500
To make ammends; atone
What is EXPIARE?
500
diety
What is DIVINITY?
500
Don't try to con me - I'm not the CREDULOUS sort.
What is CORRECT?
500
To ___________ (make up for) for her disobedience, Psyche had to perform many labors.
What is EXPIATE?
500
A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
What is SANCTION?
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