Lesson 14

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

In ancient Greece, Zeus was considered a powerful deity.

the office or the rank of a priest or a member of the clergy

the practice of cultivating and breeding crops and animals and taking care of them

compassion shown by a person in authority, especially by reducing a punishment

The governor granted clemency to the prisoner, reducing his sentence.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

a religious service that consists of the leading person saying some prayers followed by set responses from the people who are participating

The priest led the congregation in a solemn litany of prayers and responses.

the art of making perfumes

a set of musical pieces that are performed or sung successively in a continuous tune

the state of being tasteless, unsophisticated, and unrefined

great knowledge and exceptional skill in a field

absurd and idiotic behavior or idea

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

He admired the dog's fidelity to its owner.

the quality of extreme proximity or touching another

a tendency or need that makes one want to do something, often something considered morally wrong

a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful

The minister was followed by a crowd of toadies who praised his every decision.

the entire people who live in a particular place or country

the sate of not being known or identified

a site where large quantities of rock, stone, or minerals are extracted from the Earth's crust for industrial use or construction purposes

The quarry supplied limestone for the construction of the new highway.

the objects such as dishes, plates, cups, etc.

the quality of being harmonious, agreeable or suitable