Today's words

sacerdotal /sass-er-DOH-tul/ - 1. of or relating to priests or a priesthood : priestly  2. of, relating to, or suggesting religious belief emphasizing the powers of priests as essential mediators between God and humankind

I believe I shall find use for this word in the future.

hortative /HOR-tuh-tiv/ - giving exhortation : serving to advise or warn

When I saw this word, I thought it would have something to do with horticulture. I urge the reader not to make the same mistake.