Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Superstition & Supernatural

a sign or event believed to indicate what will happen in the future

the practice of seeking knowledge or insight about the future, often using supernatural methods

a small object, often worn as jewelry, believed to protect the wearer from harm, danger, or evil influences

a topic, term, or action that is forbidden or avoided for religious or cultural reasons

the practice or art of using magical powers, especially for supernatural purposes or sorcery

a magical spell or wish intended to bring misfortune or harm

the divine power or spiritual gift of foretelling future events through inspiration or revelation from a sacred source

to place a magical spell on someone or something, usually with harmful intent

to prevent or defend against something

to summon or invoke a spirit, demon, or supernatural force, often through rituals or magic

to use a spell against someone

to serve as a sign or indication of a future event

inspiring a sense of fear or unease

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

inhabited by, or appearing as if inhabited by, ghosts or spirits