word wealth 10-2
Terms
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- matriarchal
- power is that of the mother or grandmother, as in some cultures.
- dynasty
- succesion of rulers
- accumulation
- group of A library is an accumulation of books.
- aristo
- (in greek) means the best.
- A humanitarian (undertaking)
- like a day nursery for working mothers or an antipoverty program, aims at creating a better life for others.
- patriarchal (power)
- is that of a father, especailly na elderly father, whether as a respected family head, a tribal chief, or a dignitary of the Greek Catholic church.
- altruistic
- unselfishly concerned for others
- aggregation
- an assortment of people or things
- Feudal (power)
- was that of a medieval lord over his serfs and retainers.
- compilation
- a collection of facts about a subject
- regal (attitude)
- is a royal one-that of a king or queen.
- authentic
- genuine, entitled to acceptance
- monarchial (privileges)
- privileges of a monarch
- ecclesiastes
- (meaning the preacher) is the title of an Old Testament book.
- aristocratic (power)
- is that of the wealth, prestige, upper-class birth, or great knowledge
- imperial
- majestic, befitting an emperor
- odious
- hateful, offensive
- A charismatic (figure)
- (like lincoln) one is who is beloved, romantic, and appealing in a broad humanitarian sense.
- historicity
- genuineness as a historical figure. (homer, was there such a person?, and did he write the illiad?, Did a woman write the Odyssey?)
- ecclesiasticism
- attaches great importance to rituals, liturgy, and church traditions.
- cumulative
- tending to increase or accumulate
- ecclesiastical
- pertaining to church or clergy, especially as an established institution.
- astute
- shrewd, crafty, keen of mind
- congregation
- mass of people gathered for worship
- didactic
- morally instructive
- felicitous
- fortunate, aptly chosen, happily conceived
- despondent
- dejected, despairing