Prabhupada dictionary

Srila Prabhupada used some English words which have unfortunately fallen out of fashion these days. In order to understand his books better, I collected a list of words I was unsure about, and looked up definitions on merriam-webster.com and dictionary.com, choosing the ones which best fit the context in which Prabhupada used the words.

abide

to bear patiently; to endure without yielding; to wait for; to accept without objection

abode

a place in which a person resides; residence; dwelling; habitation; home; an extended stay in a place; sojourn

advent

a coming into place, view, or being; arrival

apprehensive

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen; quick to learn or understand; perceptive; discerning

auspicious

promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable; favored by fortune; prosperous

beget

to procreate as the father

benediction

an utterance of good wishes; the advantage conferred by blessing; a mercy or benefit

bestow

to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon)

bona fide

made, done, presented, etc., in good faith; without deception or fraud; authentic; true

boon

benefit, favor; especially one that is given in answer to a request

by dint of

by force of; because of; "succeeded by dint of hard work"

celestial

of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity (celestial beings); of or relating to the sky or visible heavens (the sun, moon, and stars are celestial bodies)

chastise

to discipline, especially by corporal punishment; to criticize severely

complexion

the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face

consort

a husband or wife; spouse, especially of a reigning monarch

conjugal

of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations

dazzling

brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive

denizen

an inhabitant; resident; a person who regularly frequents a place

devout

committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises; expressing piety or religious fervor; expressing devotion; devoted to a pursuit, belief, or mode of behavior

dissipate

to break up and drive off; to cause to spread thin or scatter and gradually vanish

effulgent

shining forth brilliantly; radiant

emanate

to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate

entourage

a group of attendants or associates, as of a person of rank or importance

enunciate

to utter or pronounce (words, sentences, etc.), especially in an articulate or a particular manner; to announce or proclaim;

exalted

raised or elevated, as in rank or character; of high station

feeble

physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail; weak intellectually or morally

godhead

the essential being of God; the Supreme Being

gracious

pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous; merciful or compassionate

impetus

a driving force; stimulation or encouragement resulting in increased activity

impious

not pious; lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents)

impudent

marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others

inundate

to flood; cover or overspread with water; to overwhelm

lament

to mourn aloud; to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for; to regret strongly

magnanimous

generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness; proceeding from or revealing generosity or nobility of mind, character, etc.

mellow

a state, atmosphere, or mood of ease and gentle relaxation

menial

lowly and sometimes degrading (menial work); servile; submissive; pertaining to or suitable for domestic servants; humble

moiety

one of two equal parts; half; one of the portions into which something is divided

morose

marked by or expressive of gloom; sullenly ill-humored

multifarious

numerous and varied; greatly diverse or manifold

munificent

very liberal in giving or bestowing; characterized by great generosity

obeisance

a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission; acknowledgment of another's superiority or importance

opulent

wealthy, rich, or affluent; richly supplied; abundant or plentiful

palatable

agreeable to the palate or taste; agreeable or acceptable to the mind

paraphernalia

equipment, apparatus, or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity; personal belongings

pastime

something that amuses and serves to make time pass agreeably; recreation or sport

penance

an act of self-abasement, mortification, or devotion performed to show sorrow or repentance for sin

pervade

to become diffused throughout every part of

pious

marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship; sacred or devotional as distinct from the profane or secular (a pious opinion); showing loyal reverence for a person or thing; deserving commendation (a pious effort); having or showing appropriate respect or regard for parents or others

plenary

complete in every respect; fully attended or constituted by all entitled to be present

predominate

to be the stronger or leading element or force; to surpass others in authority or influence; to have or exert controlling power; to appear more noticeable or imposing than something else

primeval

of or relating to the first age or ages, especially of the world

profuse

pouring forth liberally; abundant; in great amount

propensity

a natural inclination or tendency

propound

to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose

prostration

the act of assuming a prostrate position; abasement; complete physical or mental exhaustion

prowess

distinguished bravery; especially military valor and skill; extraordinary ability; a valiant or daring deed

rascal

a mean, unprincipled, or dishonest person; a mischievous person or animal

rebuke

to criticize sharply; to express sharp, stern disapproval of

replete

abundantly supplied or provided; filled (a speech replete with sentimentality); complete (a scholarly survey, replete in its notes and citations)

resplendent

shining brilliantly; gleaming

splendor

brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence (the splendor of the palace); an instance or display of imposing pomp or grandeur (the splendor of the coronation); grandeur; glory; brilliant distinction (the splendor of ancient Greek architecture); great brightness; brilliant light or luster

stalwart

marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit; firm, steadfast, or uncompromising

sublime

elevated or lofty in thought, language, etc.; impressing the mind with a sense of grandeur or power; inspiring awe, veneration, etc.; supreme or outstanding

summum bonum

the supreme good from which all others are derived

sumptuous

extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent

surcharge

to fill or load to excess (the atmosphere was surcharged with war hysteria); to put an additional or excessive burden upon

transcendental

transcendent, surpassing, or superior; being beyond ordinary or common experience, thought, or belief; supernatural; abstract or metaphysical; idealistic, lofty, or extravagant

tumultuous

full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar (a tumultuous celebration); raising a great clatter and commotion; disorderly or noisy (a tumultuous crowd of students)

unalloyed

not alloyed with other metals; pure (unalloyed zinc); unmixed; total; utter (unalloyed bliss)

upstart

a person who has risen suddenly from a humble position to wealth, power, or a position of consequence; a presumptuous and objectionable person who has so risen; parvenu

variegated

varied in appearance or color; marked with patches or spots of different colors; diversified; diverse

wretched

deeply afflicted, dejected, or distressed in body or mind; being or appearing mean, miserable, or contemptible