Ghosts
1. astrological adj. Related to the study of the position of
stars, the sun, and the planets in the belief that they influence earthly
events
Every day, Mona read her astrological forecast in the
newspaper, and she was careful if the horoscope predicted trouble.
Parts of speech
astrology n, astrologer n, astrologically adv
2. divination n. Foretelling the future by finding patterns
in physical objects
In Turkey, women offer divinations by reading the dregs from
a coffee cup.
Parts of speech
divine v
3. haunt v. To continually appear (in the form of a ghost)
in the same place or to the same person
Some say the ghost of Princess Hilda haunts this castle,
appearing as a headless form while she plays the piano.
The pictures of children dying in war have haunted me for a
long time.
4. horror n. Strong fear mixed with disgust
On Halloween night, all the horror movies were rented out.
Parts of speech
horrify v, horrific adj
5. intermediary n. Acting as an agent between people or
things
The plaintiff’s lawyer suggested that they hire an
intermediary to help them discuss their case.
Usage tips
Intermediary comes from the Latin words meaning “between the ways.”
6. invoke v. To call on for support
In many religions, believers invoke their god by holding out
their hands.
Parts of speech
invocation n
7. meditate v. To reflect; to think quietly and deeply for a
long time
Every morning, the monks meditated for three hours in
complete silence.
Parts of speech
meditation n
8. phantom n. A dimly visible form, usually thought to be
the spirit of a dead person, a sunken ship, etc.
Many visitors reported seeing a phantom who appeared around
the lake.
Usage tips Phantom
originates in a word meaning “dream”; like a dream, a phantom leaves an
observer wondering whether it’s real or not.
9. psychic adj. Relating to the supposed ability of the
human mind to sense things that cannot be observed
The governor’s assistant claimed to have unique psychic
abilities enabling him to read people’s minds.
Parts of speech
psychic n, psychically adv
10. self-perpetuating adj. Having the power to renew oneself
for an indefinite period of time
It is difficult to escape from a lie, as they are often
self-perpetuating.
Parts of speech
self-perpetuation n
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