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tonsure

/ˈtɒn.ʃə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
A ritual shaving of this kind.

Examples :

"The monk's tonsure, a circular bald spot on the top of his head, marked his dedication to the religious order. "
ritual religion

Related Words

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retirement noun

/ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/

An act of retiring; withdrawal.

"After 30 years of teaching, Mr. Smith's retirement was a significant event for the whole school. "

Illustration humility

humility noun

/hjuːˈmɪlɪti/

The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

"Despite his success, the doctor's humility allowed him to learn from every patient. "

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prepared verb

/pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

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remained verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnd/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the party, only a few close friends remained to help clean up. "

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monastery noun

/ˈmɒnəstɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/

Building for housing monks or others who have taken religious vows

"The monks at the monastery spent their days studying religious texts. "

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resulting verb

/ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

"The lack of sleep resulted in a poor performance on the math test. "

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vocation noun

/vəʊˈkeɪʃən/ /voʊˈkeɪʃən/

An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.

"After years of volunteering at the animal shelter, Maria realized her vocation was to work with animals and become a veterinarian. "

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tonsured verb

/ˈtɒnʃərd/ /ˈtɒnʃʊərd/

To shave the crown of the head as a sign of humility and religious vocation.

"The young monk tonsured his head as he dedicated his life to the monastery. "

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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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dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

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circular noun

/ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/

Short for circular letter.

"The teacher sent a circular announcing the upcoming school trip. "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "