to do something that shows that you are sorry for something bad that you did
The judge ordered the teenagers to 60 hours of community service as atonement for their crimes.
blasphemy
saying disrespectful things about God, religion, or anything sacred
Long ago, people were killed for blasphemy.
contemporary
of today
The husband preferred antique, but the wife preferred contemporary furniture.
discrete
a distinct identity or existence
Although the companies are all in the same buildings, they are all discrete entities.
doom
a terrible fate
A sense of doom gripped the children after the gunman had entered the building.
early
before the expected time
He went to bed very early yesterday.
embarks
begin a journey, venture, or new activity
After the final preparations are over, he will embark on a six month journey through Asia.
exploration
a journey of discovery
Space exploration has become a focus for many countries.
genius
a person of extreme intelligence
Susan was regarded as a genius by her peers.
influential
the power to have an effect on people or things
He was very influential in the field of genetic engineering.
legendary
famous
His mother was a legendary tennis player in the 1930s.
oracle
a wise person who tells the future
The ancient Greeks referred to oracles for advice.
prevails
to win, triumph
Truth always prevails.
prosperity
having much money or being generally successful
One way of measuring prosperity is by counting your money.
rhetoric
the art of using words well
The goal of classical education is to develop rhetoric in its students.
slain
killed
After David had slain the giant, he was welcomed warmly by the villagers.
span
an amount of time
His dominance in the field of tennis span over 10 years.
torment
great mental or physical pain
While her son was missing, she suffered great torment.
unknowingly
not aware of a particular situation or problem
The author had unknowingly plagiarized many of his stories.
unwittingly
unintentionally
After the man entered the women's restroom unwittingly and saw the women talking, he causally walked back out.
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