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to divine

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to either predict the future or uncover hidden truths with the use of supernatural forces

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She claimed to divine the future through the ancient art of rune reading.

Using the crystal ball, the fortune-teller divined a prosperous year ahead.

divination

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the practice of seeking knowledge or insight about the future or discover hidden knowledge by supernatural means

divinity

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any kind of higher power deity like gods and goddesses

to abjure

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to give up or reject a belief, claim, or practice through formal or public declaration

to access

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to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

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to accede

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to agree to something such as a request, proposal, demand, etc.

dissent

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venom

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the poisonous substance produced by some snakes, scorpions, or spiders to kill their prey or to defend themselves from predators

What is "venom"?

Venom is a specialized secretion produced by certain animals, such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions, that is injected into their prey or enemies through a bite or sting. It typically contains a mixture of toxic substances that can cause severe pain, paralysis, tissue damage, or even death. Venom is used by these animals as a defensive mechanism or to immobilize and subdue their prey, aiding in feeding or self-defense. The composition and potency of venom vary across different species, each tailored to their specific hunting or defense strategies.

venomous

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possessing or producing a toxin that is injected or delivered into another organism through a bite, sting, or other means

pantheon

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a monumental building dedicated to gods and goddesses

pantheism

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the belief that God and the universe are one and the same, considering the entire natural world as a divine expression of God

abscess

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an aching cyst of pus in the tissues of the body

abscission

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the process of removal, mainly by surgical means

to abscond

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to secretly depart, typically with something, like money, that does not rightfully belong to one

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flexion

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the act of bending or curving, especially of a joint or limb

extension

flexible

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capable of bending easily without breaking

inflexible

flexibility

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the quality of being easily bent without breaking or injury

inflexibility

ministration

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the act of helping others especially in challenging situations

ministry

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the group of religious ministers

to abash

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to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

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