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prophetic

/pɹəˈfɛtɪk/

Meanings
adjective
Of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet

Examples :

"The teacher's prophetic prediction about the upcoming test was spot on; everyone did poorly. "
religion theology supernatural future

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about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

Moving around; astir.

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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prophecy noun

/ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/ /ˈpɹɑfəsi/

A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

"French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book."

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class noun

/klas/ /kleəs/

A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

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turned verb

/tɜːnd/ /tɝnd/

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

"The car turned left at the intersection. "

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everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

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upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

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prediction noun

/pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/

A statement of what will happen in the future.

"The weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be tomorrow. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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predicted verb

/pɹɪˈdɪktɪd/

To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

"The weather forecast predicted rain for tomorrow, so I will bring an umbrella. "

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poorly adverb

/ˈpɔː(r)li/

In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.

"to live poorly"

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prophet noun

/ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/ /ˈpɹɑf.ɪt/

Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.

"Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final prophet sent to mankind."