he practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

clearly or obviously

a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory

simulated or pretended; insincere

well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

belonging naturally; essential

act of following

extremely large or great

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong

encourage or assist someone to commit (a crime)

providing or serving for the time being only; existing only until permanently or properly replaced;

forming or situated at the end or extremity of something.

understood by few; mysterious or secret

not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily

a withdrawal of a statement, accusation, or undertaking

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

a fact, especially a secret, that is made known

oppose (an action or theory) as mistaken or wrong

very unwilling to spend money or use resources

increase power or importance when this is not deserved

a person who believes that a society or system should be led by an elite

exceptionally early or premature development (as of mental powers)

(of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty

nearness in space, time, or relationship

damage the purity or integrity of

contaminate or pollute (something)

individually separate and distinct

convert (a substance) into very fine particles or droplets

(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.
not able to be forgotten

a large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly

a thing that is helpful or beneficial

a person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance

a confusing and difficult problem or question

things so unlike that there is no basis for comparison

absolutely necessary

a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

not objectionable or harmful

the act of influencing someone to do something or to change their mind

avoid or prevent (something undesirable)

deliberately avoid using; abstain from

increasing or adding on, especially in a regular series:

in a manner contrary to what is expected or accepted

of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment

producing a great deal of profit

a state of temporary disuse or suspension

calm and sensible even in difficult situations