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Chapter 3
The Reformation: Setting the Stage for Reform
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| institution, n. | an organization set up for a specific purpose |
| congregation, n. | the members of a church gathered for a religious ceremony |
| recant, v. | to publicly take back an opinion expressed in the past |
| heresy, n. | beliefs or opinions that challenge, or go against, the beliefs or opinions of those in power |
| bequeath, v. | to pass on property to someone in a will |
| sin, n. | an action that is considered morally wrong or that goes against religious teachings |
| confess, v. | to admit you did something wrong |
| reform, n. | an improvement |
| devout, adj. | devoted, especially to a specific religion or point of view |
| salvation, n. | the act of being saved from sin or danger |
| persecution, n. | the act of treating someone unfairly or cruelly because of his or her religious beliefs |