Oh hey roots 2
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ceduva4912 on October 14, 2010
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Sacr, sanct, hier, piare
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Latin | English |
|---|---|
| sacrosanct |  extremely holy |
| sacrament | something considered to have sacred significance |
| sacrilege | improper or disrespectful treatment of something held sacred |
| sacerdotal | priestly |
| sanctify | to make holy |
| sanctity | the quality of being holy |
| sanctuary | a sacred place; any place of refuge |
| sanctum | a private place; a retreat |
| sanction | authorize |
| sanction | penalty |
| hieroglyphic | written with pictures to represent sounds or meanings of words |
| hierophant | one who shows or reveals sacred things |
| hieromnemon | A magistrate who had charge of religious matters, as at Byzantium. |
| hieratic | priestly |
| hierourgy | a sacred or holy work or worship (hieros) |
| hero | a character whose actions are inspiring or noble |
| hierarchy | a group organized by rank |
| pious | deeply religious |
| expiation | atonement |
| piety | righteousness by virtue of being pious |
| impious | not devout in religion |
| impiety | unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god |
| pittance | a meager portion of anything, especially an allowance or salary |
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