Religious Practices And Rituals

noun a person or group that reveres or pays homage to animals as divine beings or objects of worship

• Animal worship has been a significant aspect of many ancient cultures throughout history.
• Some people take animal worship to the next level by having their pets as their primary focus in life.
• I heard that guy is really into animal worship, like he treats his cat like a god or something.
• In today's society, celebrity worship has become the new form of animal worship.

noun a large number of people or things

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• The government's policies aim to address the needs of the masses.
• The new shopping mall is going to be a hit with the masses.
• The concert was lit, the masses were totally vibing.
• The masses of paperwork on my desk are overwhelming.

noun the condition of being a beggar; the practice of begging for a living

• The government implemented policies to address the issue of mendicancy in the city.
• Mendicancy has become a common sight on the streets lately.
• I can't believe the amount of mendicancy going on in this area.
• Her constant requests for help bordered on emotional mendicancy.

noun a member of a religious community of monks or nuns

adjective relating to monks, nuns, or monasteries

• The monastic lifestyle emphasizes solitude and prayer.
• My aunt decided to live a monastic life in a remote village.
• I heard he's gone all monastic after his breakup.
• The minimalist design of the room gave it a monastic feel.

noun an instance of being mortified or embarrassed

• The public humiliation and mortification of the accused was evident in the courtroom.
• She felt a deep sense of mortification when she realized she had forgotten her lines on stage.
• I could see the mortification on his face when he spilled his drink all over himself.
• The defeat of their team was a source of mortification for the fans.

noun an act or instance of following a custom, rule, or law

• The observance of religious holidays is an important tradition in many cultures.
• I always make sure to attend the observance at the local community center.
• Let's skip the observance and just hang out at home instead.
• His observance of the rules was impeccable, always following them to the letter.

noun the act of restraining oneself or denying one's own desires or needs

• The practice of self-denial is often associated with religious asceticism.
• She's really good at self-denial when it comes to eating junk food.
• I can't believe he's still in self-denial about his bad habits.
• Sometimes self-denial can be like holding onto a balloon that you know will eventually pop.

noun The act or practice of a Hindu widow voluntarily being cremated on the funeral pyre of her husband.

• Suttee was a historical Hindu funeral practice where a widow immolated herself on her husband's funeral pyre.
• Suttee was a traditional practice in some Hindu communities where a widow would join her husband in death by self-immolation.
• Back in the day, some cultures practiced suttee, where a widow would burn herself alive after her husband's death.
• The old tradition of suttee symbolized the ultimate sacrifice of love and devotion in Hindu culture.