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apocalyptic

/əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/

Meanings
noun
One who predicts apocalypse.

Examples :

"My neighbor, a self-proclaimed apocalyptic, constantly warns us about the end of the world. "
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Related Words

Illustration devastation

devastation noun

/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/

The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

"The hurricane caused widespread devastation, destroying homes and businesses in the coastal town. "

Illustration proclaimed

proclaimed verb

/pɹoʊˈkleɪmd/

To announce or declare.

"The teacher proclaimed that there would be no homework this weekend. "

Illustration apoplectic

apoplectic noun

/ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

A person suffering from apoplexy.

"The sudden apoplectic left him speechless. "

Illustration apocalypse

apocalypse noun

/əˈpɒkəlɪps/ /əˈpɑkəlɪps/

A revelation.

"The early development of Perl 6 was punctuated by a series of apocalypses by Larry Wall."

Illustration portending

portending verb

/pɔrˈtɛndɪŋ/ /poʊrˈtɛndɪŋ/

To serve as a warning or omen of.

"The dark clouds gathering overhead were portending a heavy thunderstorm. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration overflowing

overflowing verb

/ˌoʊvərˈfloʊɪŋ/ /ˈoʊvərˌfloʊɪŋ/

To flow over the brim of (a container).

"The river overflowed the levee."

Illustration neighbor

neighbor noun

/ˈneɪbər/

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.

"My neighbour has two noisy cats."

Illustration predicts

predicts verb

/prɪˈdɪkts/

To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

"Based on the weather forecast, the meteorologist predicts rain for tomorrow. "

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration abandoned

abandoned verb

/əˈbæn.dn̩d/

To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

"After arguing with her parents, Sarah abandoned her plans for the weekend. "

Illustration presentation

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "