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miracles

/ˈmɪrəkəlz/ /ˈmɪrɪkəlz/

Meanings
noun
An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.

Examples :

"An example of a miracle associated with Muhammad is the splitting of the moon."
supernatural religion theology philosophy event

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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groundbreaking noun

/ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/

A ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.

"The groundbreaking for the new school library is scheduled for next Monday. "

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overwhelming verb

/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/

To engulf, surge over and submerge.

"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

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exceptional noun

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

An exception, or something having an exceptional value

"The exceptional student in our class received a perfect score on the exam. "

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fortunate adjective

/ˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃnɪt/

Auspicious.

"It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple."

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inexplicable adjective

/ɪnˈɛk.splɪ.kə.bəl/

Impossible to explain; not easily accounted for.

"The sudden, inexplicable silence in the classroom before the test made everyone nervous. "

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supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

A supernatural being

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

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dedication noun

/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades in every subject. "

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management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

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consistently adverb

/kənˈsɪstəntli/ /kənˈsɪstəntliː/

(manner) In a consistent manner.

"My son consistently gets good grades in math class. "

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

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splitting verb

/ˈsplɪtɪŋ/

Of something solid, to divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.

"He has split his lip."