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ec • cle • si • as • ti • cal adj., having to do with the church. The cardinal needed his ecclesiastical robes for the service on Sunday.

pre • cept n., commandment or direction meant as a rule of action or conduct. My mother made her rule about finishing all our homework before watching television a precept in our house.

tem • po • ral adj., lasting only for a time, limited; of this world, not spiritual. The minister said that solving our temporal troubles is less important than caring for our immortal souls.

ad • ver • si • ty n., misfortune, trouble. Do you admire someone who deals with adversity by working harder instead of giving in?

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dil • i • gent • ly adv., with great care and attention. We all worked diligently throughout the day, and the project was completed on time.

ef • fi • ca • cious adj., effective, producing the desired result. The doctors looked for the most efficacious remedy, without regard for cost.