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ghoul

/ɡuːl/

Meanings
noun
(Muslim demonology) A demon said to feed on corpses.

Examples :

"The old stories told of a ghoul haunting the graveyard near the school. "
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Illustration textbook

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

Illustration graveyard

graveyard noun

/ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/

A tract of land in which the dead are buried.

"The old church sits beside a quiet graveyard. "

Illustration haunting

haunting verb

/ˈhɔːntɪŋ/ /ˈhɑːntɪŋ/

To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).

"A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house."

Illustration notorious

notorious adjective

/nəʊˈtɔːɹɪəs/ /noʊˈtɔɹiəs/

Widely known, especially for something negative; infamous.

"The student was notorious for his disruptive behavior in class. "

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repulsive adjective

/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/

Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse

"The rotten food in the refrigerator had a repulsive smell that made me gag. "

Illustration misfortunes

misfortunes noun

/ˌmɪsˈfɔrtʃənz/ /ˌmɪsˈfɔːtʃənz/

Bad luck

"It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. - Ulysses S. Grant"

Illustration accidents

accidents noun

/ˈæksɪdənts/ /ˈæksɪdəns/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

Illustration demonology

demonology noun

/ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɑːlədʒi/

The study of demons, especially the incantations required to summon and control them.

"Sarah's interest in demonology led her to research ancient texts about summoning spirits. "

Illustration generally

generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

Illustration gossiping

gossiping verb

/ˈɡɒs.ɪ.pɪŋ/ /ˈɡɑs.ɪ.pɪŋ/

To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

"The teenagers were gossiping about who had a crush on whom at the school dance. "

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revolting verb

/rɪˈvɒltɪŋ/ /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

To rebel, particularly against authority.

"The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved."

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graverobber noun

/ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɒbə/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɑbɚ/

One who robs graves or tombs in order to sell the contents for profit.

"The police arrested a graverobber who was selling ancient artifacts stolen from the local cemetery. "