The Problem of Pain Glossary

The Problem of Pain Glossary

layman

someone without expertise on a particular subject; when relating to the church, a normal member of the congregation

erudition

the faculty which utilizes and displays the intellect

hardihood

courage, bravery

contrivance

something created, often deviously, as a means to an end

poignant

profoundly moving, applicable

alleviation

the lessening of some unpleasant condition; amelioration

transitory

temporal, not eternal

numinous

relating to a supernatural feeling of dread and awe

prostation

the act of throwing oneself on the ground, often in submission

entail

to result

adherents

those who believe in a certain view

enjoin

to exhort or instruct

barbarities

incivilities, actions befitting a barbarian

abominable

intolerable, morally unpleasant

malevolence

evil intentions

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