Religious Terms

noun The act of annulling, or the state of being annulled; nullification; invalidation.

• The couple sought an annulment of their marriage due to irreconcilable differences.
• They're getting their marriage annulled because they can't stand each other.
• They're ditching the marriage and going for an annulment instead.
• The annulment of the contract symbolized the end of their partnership.

verb to make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

• The hostess would beckon guests to their tables with a polite gesture.
• I saw my friend beckon me over to join them at the party.
• He beckoned me to come hang out with him later.
• The call of the ocean beckons sailors to adventure.

adjective describes someone who is free from blame or fault

• The investigation concluded that the CEO was blameless in the financial scandal.
• Don't worry, you're blameless in this situation.
• She's totally blameless for what happened, it was all a misunderstanding.
• The white dove symbolizes innocence and is often seen as blameless in many cultures.

noun the quality of being believed or accepted as true

• The scientific community gives credence to the theory of evolution.
• I don't give much credence to rumors I hear at school.
• I wouldn't put much credence in what he says, he's always exaggerating.
• Her success in the competition lent credence to the idea that hard work pays off.

verb to refuse to obey a rule, law, or someone in authority

• It is important to never disobey a direct order from your superior in the military.
• Don't disobey your mom's rules if you want to avoid getting grounded.
• I ain't gonna disobey my boss, he's got the power to fire me.
• Sometimes it's necessary to disobey the rules in order to stand up for what is right.

noun a formal union between two people as partners in a personal relationship

• The institution of marriage is a legal and social contract between two individuals.
• My cousin is getting hitched and planning her marriage ceremony.
• They tied the knot and are now officially married.
• The marriage of art and technology has resulted in some amazing innovations.

noun the central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation

• The grand nave of the cathedral was filled with worshippers during the Sunday mass.
• Let's meet near the entrance of the nave before the tour starts.
• I got lost in the huge nave of the church, it's like a maze in there!
• The nave of the debate was where the most intense arguments took place.

adverb Openly is an adverb that describes how something is done or expressed in a way that is not hidden or secret.

• The panelists openly discussed the implications of the new policy.
• She openly admitted that she didn't understand the assignment.
• He openly spilled the tea about what really happened at the party.
• The artist's work openly expressed her innermost thoughts and emotions.

noun an opinion or judgement

• The company is facing a financial reckoning after years of mismanagement.
• I heard John is in for a reckoning with his boss after missing so many deadlines.
• If you keep skipping class, you're going to have a reckoning with the principal.
• The politician's past actions are finally catching up to him, and he is now facing a reckoning with the public.

noun a temporary recovery or lessening of symptoms in a medical condition

• The patient's cancer went into remission after undergoing chemotherapy.
• My doctor said my symptoms are in remission for now, which is great news!
• I heard his debt is in remission after he declared bankruptcy.
• The storm clouds seemed to be in remission, but we knew it wouldn't last long.

noun a small hill or mound of earth

verb to drink (especially alcohol) habitually and to excess

• The tope of the mountain provided a stunning view of the valley below.
• Let's hike to the tope for a great photo op.
• I can't wait to reach the tope and take some sick pics.
• She reached the tope of her career after years of hard work.

verb to go beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable

• It is important to understand the consequences of transgressing the company's code of conduct.
• I heard she got in trouble for transgressing the school rules.
• Dude, don't transgress like that, you'll get caught.
• His actions seemed to transgress the boundaries of common decency.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ungodly' describes something that is not in accordance with religious or moral laws.

• The ungodly behavior of the cult leaders was widely condemned by the community.
• I can't believe the ungodly mess you made in the kitchen!
• That party was an ungodly good time last night.
• The ungodly hour of the morning when the rooster crows before dawn.

noun a solemn promise or pledge

verb to solemnly promise or pledge

• The couple exchanged vows in front of their family and friends.
• I made a vow to never eat fast food again, but I caved in yesterday.
• I swear, I'll never talk to him again, that's my vow.
• She took a vow of silence to reflect on her actions.

noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'tolerant' can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who is tolerant.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'tolerant' describes a person who is accepting of different beliefs or behaviors.

• It is important to be tolerant of others' beliefs and opinions in a diverse society.
• Just be chill and tolerant of different ideas, man.
• Dude, don't be so uptight, just be more tole-rant.
• Being tolerant is like opening a window to let in fresh air and new perspectives.

adverb in a way that shows self-restraint or abstaining from something

• He lived abstinently, avoiding all indulgences and temptations.
• She's been eating abstinently to stay fit for her upcoming marathon.
• I'm trying to go abstinently on junk food, but it's so hard!
• The artist approached the blank canvas abstinently, waiting for inspiration to strike.

verb to depart quickly or hastily; to go away

• The act of abyeing one's responsibilities is not acceptable in a professional setting.
• Stop abyeing your chores and help out around the house.
• She's always abyeing her promises, can't trust her anymore.
• By abyeing the truth, he only prolonged the inevitable confrontation.