Literary Characters And Themes

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a devout person

adjective having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment

  • The devout followers gathered at the cathedral for the evening prayer.
  • She's a devout fan of that TV show, never missing an episode.
  • I'm not a devout gym-goer, but I try to make it a few times a week.
  • He was a devout believer in the power of positive thinking.

noun Freya - a Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, fertility, war, and death

  • Freya is a popular name of Norse origin, often associated with love and fertility.
  • I heard Freya is throwing a party this weekend, are you going?
  • Freya is totally killing it with her new hair color, she looks so cool.
  • The way she dances is like Freya herself has possessed her body, it's mesmerizing.

noun a person who has leprosy, a chronic infectious disease affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucous membranes

  • The doctor treated the leper with compassion and care.
  • I heard that a leper has been quarantined in the hospital.
  • I can't believe they called him a leper, that's so rude.
  • In the eyes of society, he was treated like a leper for his unconventional beliefs.

noun a person who holds false or mistaken beliefs, especially regarding religion

  • The misbeliever was accused of heresy by the church.
  • The misbeliever didn't believe a word of what the politician was saying.
  • That misbeliever is always questioning everything, never just accepting things as they are.
  • In a world of misbelievers, she stood firm in her faith.

noun A person or organization that lends money at interest

  • The moneylender provided a loan to the small business owner at a high interest rate.
  • I heard that the moneylender down the street is willing to lend money to anyone in need.
  • I wouldn't trust that moneylender with your money, he's known to be shady.
  • In the world of finance, big banks often act as the moneylenders for individuals and businesses.

noun a person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person or cause

  • The vindicator presented concrete evidence to support their claim in court.
  • She's always the vindicator in our group, making sure everyone gets their fair share.
  • Don't mess with him, he's known as the ultimate vindicator around here.
  • In the game of politics, the media often acts as the vindicator, exposing scandals and holding officials accountable.

noun a person who commits rape

  • The raper was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous crimes.
  • I heard that the raper down the street got arrested last night.
  • That raper is a real scumbag, I hope they lock him up for good.
  • The corrupt politician was a raper of democracy, exploiting the system for personal gain.