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mysteries

/ˈmɪst(ə)ɹiz/

Meanings
noun
A number of secret societies or cults

Examples :

"Historians study ancient mysteries, like the cult of Dionysus, trying to understand their rituals and beliefs. "
culture ritual mythology religion philosophy supernatural society organization history

Related Words

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration initiation

initiation noun

/ɪ.nɪ.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/

The act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced

"initiation into a society"

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

Illustration understandable

understandable adjective

/ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/ /ˌʌndərˈstændɪbəl/

Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

"The teacher's explanation of photosynthesis was understandable. "

Illustration celebration

celebration noun

/ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeiʃən/

The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

"The church held a celebration of the Eucharist, a Christian sacrament. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration unexplainable

unexplainable adjective

/ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnəbəl/ /ˌʌnɛkˈspleɪnəbəl/

That doesn't have a known or readily available explaination.

"The sudden change in the weather, from sunshine to hail in minutes, was unexplainable. "

Illustration crucifixion

crucifixion noun

/ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/

An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

"The crucifixion of the thief was a horrific event that shocked the entire town. "

Illustration stonemasons

stonemasons noun

/ˈstoʊnˌmeɪsənz/ /ˈstoʊnˌmeɪsns/

One who works in stone

"The stonemasons carefully shaped the large stones for the new school building's foundation. "

Illustration historians

historians noun

/hɪˈstɔːɹɪənz/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ənz/

A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.

"Historians study old letters and documents to learn about the past. "

Illustration reflecting

reflecting verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

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

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