nounπShareA shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity."The ancient oracle at Delphi was a place where people went to seek advice from the god Apollo. "religionmythologyritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice."People traveled from far away to consult the oracle at Delphi, hoping to learn about their future. "religionmythologytheologypersonsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given."The student sought guidance from the teacher, hoping for clear advice, but instead received an oracle that was difficult to interpret. "religionmythologyphilosophytheologysupernaturalcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person considered to be a source of wisdom."a literary oracle"personphilosophyreligionmythologytheologycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wise sentence or decision of great authority."The principal's decision to cancel the school trip was seen as an oracle by the students, ending all hopes for a fun day out. "philosophyreligionmythologytheologyliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet."The village elder was considered an oracle, offering advice believed to be divinely inspired to help people make important decisions. "religionmythologytheologypersoncommunicationsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions."The computer program acted like an oracle, providing accurate answers to all our math problems. "mythologyphilosophyreligiontheologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself."During the Babylonian siege, the priests desperately tried to protect the oracle within the temple from being desecrated. "religionarchitecturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo utter oracles or prophecies."The fortune teller claimed to oracle my future, predicting both great success and unexpected challenges. "religionmythologysupernaturalphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
