Religious Rituals And Ceremonies

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a hollow metal object, typically in the shape of a deep inverted cup widening at the lip, that sounds a clear musical note when struck, typically by means of a clapper inside.

verb to produce a ringing sound

adjective relating to or resembling a bell in shape

  • The bell in the clock tower chimed every hour.
  • I heard the school bell ring for lunch.
  • Let's bounce before the bell rings for class.
  • The news of her promotion was music to his ears, like a bell ringing in celebration.

noun the recollection or remembrance of the past, especially of one's own life experiences or medical history

  • The doctor conducted a thorough anamnesis to gather information about the patient's medical history.
  • The nurse asked a lot of questions during the anamnesis to understand the patient's health background.
  • The doc did a deep dive into the anamnesis to figure out what's going on with the patient.
  • In a way, anamnesis is like peeling back the layers of a person's health history to uncover the root causes of their issues.

noun a Jewish ritual service and ceremonial meal for the first night or first two nights of Passover.

  • The Seder is a traditional Jewish ritual feast that marks the beginning of Passover.
  • Are you coming to the Seder at my house next week?
  • I heard the Seder at Sara's place is going to be lit.
  • The Seder symbolizes the journey from slavery to freedom in Jewish tradition.

noun a Hindu ritual of consecration or initiation, involving the pouring of water or other substances over an image or idol of a deity

  • The abhiseka ceremony was conducted with great precision and reverence.
  • I heard they're planning a big abhiseka for the temple next week.
  • Let's crash the abhiseka and get blessed!
  • The abhiseka of knowledge onto the students' minds was a beautiful sight to behold.

noun a type of resin obtained from the copal tree native to Accra, Ghana

  • Accra copal is a type of resin that is commonly used in traditional medicine and religious ceremonies.
  • I heard that Accra copal is supposed to have healing properties, have you tried it?
  • Yo, pass me some of that Accra copal, I need it for my meditation.
  • The scent of Accra copal filled the room, bringing a sense of calm and spirituality.