eschatology

es·cha·tol·o·gy [es-kuh-tol-uh-jee]
–noun Theology.

1.	any system of doctrines concerning last, or final, matters, as death, the Judgment, the future state, etc.

2.	the branch of theology dealing with such matters.

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avaricious

av·a·ri·cious [av-uh-rish-uhs]
–adjective characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous.

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surplice

sur·plice [sur-plis]
–noun

1.	a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white vestment, worn over the cassock by clergy and choristers.

2.	a garment in which the two halves of the front cross diagonally.

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beadle

bea·dle [beed-l]
–noun

1.	a parish officer having various subordinate duties, as keeping order during services, waiting on the rector, etc.

2.	sexton (def. 2).

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antimonial

an·ti·mo·ny [an-tuh-moh-nee]
–noun Chemistry. a brittle, lustrous, white metallic element occurring in nature free or combined, used chiefly in alloys and in compounds in medicine. Symbol: Sb; atomic number: 51; atomic weight: 121.75.

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Duh, I should have known this one.

propitious

pro·pi·tious [pruh-pish-uhs]
–adjective

1.	presenting favorable conditions; favorable: propitious weather.

2.	indicative of favor; auspicious: propitious omens.

3.	favorably inclined; disposed to bestow favors or forgive: propitious gods.

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viands

vi·and [vahy-uhnd]
–noun

1.	an article of food.

2.	viands, articles or dishes of food, now usually of a choice or delicate kind.

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