awg yə ri noun definition 1: the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens.example: The soothsayer’s augury of death and misfortune was…
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reprobate
re prə beIt noun definition: an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. example: He was considered a reprobate who deserved to spend his life in prison.
cynosure
saI nə shuhr or sI nə shuhr noun definition: a thing or person that attracts attention and admiration. example: At the after party, the beautiful actress was the cynosure of all eyes….
salvo
sael vo noun definition 1: the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, esp. as a salute. example: We heard the roar of salvos from the ship. definition 2: …
pathos
peI thas, peI thaws, peI thos, or pae thos noun definition: a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion.example: The film is serious and filled with pathos, and…