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occasional
Adjective
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Occasional things happen every now and then, but not often.
Other than occasional attempts to draw him out, she respected his privacy.
religious
Adjective
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If something is religious, it is related to or about religion.
Religious beliefs can be very important in choosing a marriage partner.
All of the major religious traditions regard theft and murder as evil.
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If someone is religious, they believe in a religion and follow its rules.
Because Buddhism forbids the wearing of shoes on pagoda grounds, the deeply religious Mon troops remain barefoot while climbing a rocky cliff there.
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If someone is religious about doing something, they do it on a regular schedule or every chance that they get.
We have been less than religious about our daily exercise.
rite
Noun
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A rite is the proper way of performing a ceremony.
Her body was buried according to the rites of the church.