Peter Abelard: The Essential Theological and Philosophical Works Glossary

Peter Abelard: The Essential Theological and Philosophical Works Glossary

Ebullition

A sudden outburst of emotion or violence.

Impecuniosity

The state of having little or no money.

Vitiate

To spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of something.

Disquiet

A feeling of worry or unease.

Sublimation

The process of diverting an instinctual impulse into a socially acceptable activity.

Oblivion

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.

Auspices

Protection or support; patronage.

Disparagement

The act of speaking about someone or something in a belittling or derogatory way.

Ameliorate

To make something bad or unsatisfactory better.

Perseveration

The repetition of a particular response despite the absence of a stimulus, often linked to psychological conditions.

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