The Gnostic Gospels Glossary

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Written by Poulami Bakshi

Feud

Quarrel, Dispute, Clash (Noun).

Mattock

Pickaxe (Noun).

Incredulous

Doubtful, Unconvinced, Disbelieving (Adjective).

Confiscate

Seize, Impound (Verb).

Apocryphon

Secret Writing (Greek, Noun).

Heretical

Nonconformist, Unorthodox, Dissident (Adjective).

Incomprehensible

Unclear, Unintelligible, Indecipherable (Adjective).

Denounce

Condemn, Criticize, Attack (Verb).

Refutation

Disproof, Rebuttal, Denial (Noun).

Involuntary

Compulsory, Obligatory, Mandatory (Adjective).

Persuasive

Compelling, Convincing, Effective (Adjective).

Chasm

Gorge, Abyss, Canyon (Noun).

Deplorable

Disgraceful, Shameful, Regrettable (Adjective).

Unanimity

Agreement, Concord, Accord (Noun).

Veritable

True, Authentic, Actual (Adjective).

Litigation

Lawsuit, Legal Action (Noun).

Retaliate

Counterattack, Fight back (Verb).

Injunction

Decree, Dictate, Mandate (Noun).

Indictment

Charge, Accusation, Allegation (Noun).

Esoteric

Obscure, Abstruse, Recondite (Adjective).

Evince

Reveal, Show (Verb).

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