Indian Literature Vocab

adj – that which can be touched, felt, or handled

v – to make less severe

n – a likeness or imitation that is so distorted or inferior as to seem ludicrous

n – a thing conceded or granted; acknowledgment; as of an argument or claim

adj – ludicrously eccentric or strange; ridiculous; absurd

n – sanctuary where one is safe and secure; refuge

adj – feeding on the dead

adv – excessively, abundantly

n – a person appointed to rule when the king is too young to rule himself

n – feelings of hesitancy, doubt, or uneasiness arising from difficulty in deciding
what is right, proper, ethical

v – to be prevalent throughout

adj – apparent to the senses (of sight or to the mind); evident; obvious; clear;
plain

v – the ability to make or perceive distinctions; perception; discernment

n – thoughtful religious meditation

v – think deeply and continuously

adj – strong and offensive in smell or taste

n – that which sustains life; nourishment; food

n – a sweetened, aromatic solution

v – to come as a natural growth, advantage, or right

n – sound or prosperous public welfare

adj – totally bad; corrupt; depraved

v – to avoid work or responsibility

n – the face, facial features; visage

adj – obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

v – root out, destroy