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end times

/ɛnd taɪmz/

Meanings
noun
The days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah (Christ), when the world will be judged.

Examples :

"Some people believe that current events are signs of the end times, indicating that the Messiah's return is near. "
religion theology mythology future time supernatural philosophy event

Related Words

Illustration conflict

conflict noun

/kənˈflɪkt/

A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

"The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago."

Illustration increased

increased verb

/ɪnˈkɹiːst/

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

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degenerate noun

/dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌɡeɪt/ /dʒɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/ /dʒɪˈdʒɛnəˌɡeɪt/

One who is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature; an immoral person.

"In the cult of degenerates, acts of decency, kindness and modesty could be seen as acts of apostasy."

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corresponding verb

/ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/

(constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.

"The student's performance on the math test corresponded to the level of effort she put in during the week. "

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traditions noun

/trəˈdɪʃənz/

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

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leading verb

/ˈliːdɪŋ/ /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈlɛdɪŋ/

To cover, fill, or affect with lead

"continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle."

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hardship noun

/ˈhɑːdˌʃɪp/ /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/

Difficulty or trouble; hard times.

"He has survived periods of financial hardship before."

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preceding verb

/pɹiːˈsiːdɪŋ/

To go before, go in front of.

"Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide."

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disasters noun

/dɪˈzæstərz/ /dɪˈzɑːstərz/

An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.

"Heavy rains caused widespread disasters, including flooding and mudslides, in several towns. "

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indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

Illustration reflecting

reflecting verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."