gos·pel (g s p l)
n.
- often Gospel The proclamation of the redemption preached by Jesus and the Apostles, which is the central content of Christian revelation.
- Gospel Bible. One of the first four New Testament books, describing the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and recording his teaching.
- A similar narrative.
- often Gospel A lection from any of the first four New Testament books included as part of a religious service.
- A teaching or doctrine of a religious teacher.
- Music. Gospel music.
- Something, such as an idea or principle, accepted as unquestionably true: My parents' rules were gospel.
adj. - Of or in accordance with the Gospel; evangelical.
- Of or relating to gospel music.
[Middle English, from Old English g dspel(ultimately translation of Greek euangelion) : g d, good; see good + spel, news.]
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pow·er (pou r)
n.
- The ability or capacity to perform or act effectively.
- A specific capacity, faculty, or aptitude. Often used in the plural: her powers of concentration.
- Strength or force exerted or capable of being exerted; might. See Synonyms at strength.
- The ability or official capacity to exercise control; authority.
- A person, group, or nation having great influence or control over others: the western powers.
- The might of a nation, political organization, or similar group.
- Forcefulness; effectiveness: a novel of unusual power.
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adj. - Of or relating to political, social, or economic control: a power struggle; a power base.
- Operated with mechanical or electrical energy in place of bodily exertion: a power tool; power car windows.
- Of or relating to the generation or transmission of electricity: power companies; power lines.
- Informal. Of or relating to influential business or professional practices: a pinstriped suit with a power tie; met with high-level executives at a power breakfast.
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[Middle English, from Old French pooir, to be able, power, from Vulgar Latin *pot re, to be able,
from potis, able, powerful. See poti- in Indo-European Roots.]
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