Hubris (n)
excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.
"This initial incident is the beginning of Creon's hubris" P. 176
Synonyms: Audacity- People who have audacity aka (nerve) , usually a prideful and hubris person. Thinking they could say/do whatever they want.
Insolence- These are usually people who come off very rude or sassy. Relates to 'hubris".
It's very easy for me to tell when a hubris person walks into the room. They are usually the one's with their nose in the air, that make no eye contact at all because they feel above and beyond everyone else.
Culminating (v)
to reach the highest point, summit, or highest development
Synonyms: Peak- The top , highest point. Can't go any further.
Ultimate-It can never get any better than this. This has alot to do with "Culminating". Your at the very end.
Once I am finished with college, I hope that I have reached my culminating point. I wan't to know I have gone as far as I could go in success.
Imminent (adj)
Likely to occur at any moment
"Dope might help him cope with the very imminent and engulfing presence of death." P 152
Synonyms:Unavoidable- It's something that toy cannot stop from happening.
Forthcoming- Can happen anytime at any moment. Forthcoming.
Death is something that I know is imminent. Everyone will experience it one day. Nobody can escape it.
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