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1. DEITY (Noun) Meaning: A god or goddess worshipped by people Synonyms: God, Goddess, Divinity, Immortal, Supreme being, Almighty, Creator, Celestial being, Providence Antonyms: Mortal, Human, Devil, Demon, Evil spirit Example Sentence: Lord Venkateswara is one of the most worshipped deities in South India. 2. ABODE (Noun) Meaning: A place where a person lives; a permanent home or dwelling place Synonyms: Dwelling, Residence, Domicile, Habitat, Lodging, Habitation, Sanctuary, Den, Quarters Antonyms: Homelessness, Displacement, Vagrancy Example Sentence: The Himalayas are considered the sacred abode of Lord Shiva. 3. BATE (Verb) Meaning: To restrain or hold back; to reduce the force or intensity of something Synonyms: Abate, Restrain, Reduce, Moderate, Diminish, Curb, Subdue, Suppress, Mitigate, Lessen Antonyms: Increase, Intensify, Amplify, Aggravate, Escalate, Heighten, Accelerate Example Sentence: The entire courtroom listened with bated breath as the judge announced the final verdict. 4. ECCLESIASTICAL (Adjective) Meaning: Related to the church, religion, or clergy; anything connected to religious organisation or administration Synonyms: Religious, Clerical, Spiritual, Sacred, Divine, Priestly, Pastoral, Holy, Canonical, Ministerial, Theological, Devotional Antonyms: Secular, Lay, Temporal, Worldly, Profane, Civil, Nonreligious Example Sentence: The ecclesiastical court was established to handle disputes related to church property and clergy conduct. 5. ENCHANT (Verb) Meaning: To fill someone with great delight; to put under a magic spell Synonyms: Charm, Bewitch, Fascinate, Captivate, Mesmerise, Enthrall, Allure, Beguile, Spellbind, Enamour, Delight, Lure, Hypnotise Antonyms: Repel, Disgust, Disenchant, Repulse, Bore, Displease, Offend, Alienate Example Sentence: The classical dancer's performance enchanted the audience and received a standing ovation. ROOT: THEO (Greek: Theos) Meaning: God / Divine Related Words: 1. Theist — One who believes in the existence of God 2. Atheist — One who does not believe in God (A = without) 3. Pantheist — One who believes God is present in everything (Pan = all) 4. Monotheist — One who believes in only one God (Mono = one) 5. Polytheist — One who believes in many Gods (Poly = many) 6. Theology — Study of God and religion