| Word | heresy |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion. |
| Sentence | Galileo's assertion that the earth moved around the sun directly contradicted the religious teachings of his day; as a result, he was tried for heresy. |
| Related Words | heretic, N. |
Tags: psat
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