Community Service

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person's work or effort that is done out of love, passion, or dedication

  • The restoration of the historic building was truly a labor of love for the preservation society.
  • Baking this elaborate cake for my friend's birthday was a real labor of love, but totally worth it.
  • Growing this garden from scratch was a total labor of love, but now it's my happy place.
  • Writing a novel is often described as a labor of love, requiring dedication and passion.

noun the duties, functions, or term of a minister of religion

  • The ministry of education is responsible for overseeing the country's school system.
  • My friend works for the ministry of health and enjoys helping people in need.
  • I heard that the ministry of finance is cracking down on tax evasion.
  • In her role as a teacher, she sees her work as a ministry to educate and inspire young minds.

noun a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation

  • The pastor delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
  • I heard the pastor is organizing a community event next week.
  • Did you catch what the pastor said in his sermon yesterday?
  • She was like a pastor, guiding her friends through their personal struggles.

noun the activity of exploring or examining a region to gain information

  • The scouting report provided detailed information on the enemy's movements.
  • I enjoy scouting out new hiking trails in the area.
  • Let's go scouting for some cool street art in the city.
  • Scouting for potential investors can be a challenging but rewarding task.

noun a combination of jogging and picking up litter, where participants pick up trash while on a run

verb to engage in the activity of plogging

  • Plogging is a new fitness trend that combines jogging with picking up litter.
  • I went plogging in the park yesterday and filled up a whole bag with trash.
  • Plogging is a great way to get some exercise and help clean up the environment at the same time.
  • Plogging is like giving back to the community while also taking care of your own health.