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priesthood

/ˈpɹistˌhʊd/

Meanings
noun
The role or office of a priest.

Examples :

"The priesthood requires years of study and dedication. "
religion theology

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priests noun

/ˈpɹiːsts/

A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple

"The priests led the morning prayers at the church. "

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

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office noun

/ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/

A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:

"The mayor's office held a special ceremony to honor the city's firefighters. "

Illustration welcome

welcome noun

/ˈwɛlkəm/

The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.

"The welcome from the teachers was warm and friendly, making the new student feel at ease. "

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special noun

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"The store is offering a special on school supplies this week. "

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members noun

/ˈmɛmbəz/ /ˈmɛmbɚz/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"All members of the book club must attend the monthly meeting. "

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dedication noun

/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades in every subject. "

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empowered verb

/ɪmˈpaʊərd/ /emˈpaʊərd/

To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.

"The new law empowered citizens to file complaints about pollution directly with the government. "

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spiritual noun

/ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/

A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

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requires verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəz/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹz/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher requires students to submit their essays by Friday. "