Apostle

Apostle

Any messenger commissioned by or as by divine authority.

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apostle

Religion; Catholic church

A term meaning one who is sent as Jesus was sent by the Father, and as he sent his chosen disciples to preach the Gospel to the whole world. He called the Twelve to become his ...

apostle

Education; SAT vocabulary

Any messenger commissioned by or as by divine authority.

apostle

Religion; Christianity

"(Greek apostolos, "one sent out"). Missionaries sent out by Jesus, including the disciples and Paul."

apostle

Religion; Mormonism

An office in the Melchizedek Priesthood; usually a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

apostle

Language; Dictionaries

Literally: One sent forth; a messenger. Specifically: One of the twelve disciples of Christ, specially chosen as his companions and witnesses, and sent forth to preach the gospel.

apostles' creed

Religion; Catholic church

A statement of Christian faith developed from the baptismal creed or "symbol" of the ancient Church of Rome, the see of St. Peter, first of the Apostles. The Apostles' Creed is ...

irritancy

Education; SAT vocabulary

The quality of producing vexation.

irritant

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A mechanical, chemical, or pathological agent of inflammation, pain, or tension.

irruption

Education; SAT vocabulary

Sudden invasion.

isle

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An island.

islet

Education; SAT vocabulary

A little island.

isobar

Education; SAT vocabulary

A line joining points at which the barometric pressure is the same at a specified moment.

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