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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
ambrosia
[noun]

(in classical mythology) the food or drink of the gods, believed to grant immortality to mortals who consumed it

Ex: Legends claim that ambrosia could heal any wound .
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the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died

Ex: He was startled by an apparition in the mirror 's reflection .
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arcane
[Adjective]

requiring specialized or secret knowledge to comprehend fully

Ex: The arcane details of the ancient manuscript could only be deciphered by experts .
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bugaboo
[noun]

an imaginary monster or creature invented to scare children

Ex: In folklore , the bugaboo changes shape to terrify its victims .
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the use of magical spells or rituals that invoke occult forces or evil spirits to create unnatural effects

Ex: He was accused of necromancy after strange phenomena occurred around his property .
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hermetic
[Adjective]

related to an ancient mystical, alchemical, and esoteric tradition attributed to Hermes Trismegistus

Ex: The hermetic tradition blends philosophy, magic, and spirituality into a complex system of knowledge.
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occult
[Adjective]

relating to knowledge, meanings, or truths that are hidden from normal perception and difficult to understand without special insight

Ex: The painting's occult significance was known only to the artist.
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preternatural
[Adjective]

beyond what is usual or expected

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phoenix
[noun]

someone or something that is revived or restored after apparent destruction or failure

Ex: Like a phoenix, the ancient tradition found new life in the modern world.
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fetish
[noun]

an object thought to possess magical powers or to bring good luck, often used in rituals or as a protective charm

Ex: The shaman blessed the fetish before the ceremony .
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chimerical
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having the qualities or features of a chimera, often combining different, incongruous parts into one

Ex: The tapestry showed chimerical figures in vivid colors .
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stygian
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extremely shadowy or gloomy, evoking the mysterious qualities associated with the River Styx in Greek mythology

Ex: Legends spoke of stygian realms beneath the earth where lost souls wandered forever.
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