soothsayer
Pronunciación: [suːθseɪər]
Palabra
Contexto: «superstition»
(noun) a soothsayer is a person who claims to know what will happen in the future. They use special methods, like cards or crystal balls, to predict things. Some people believe in them, while others do not.
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The soothsayer told her that great fortunes were coming her way.
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He laughed at the idea of a soothsayer predicting his future.
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Have you ever visited a soothsayer to learn about your future?
Contexto: «storytelling»
(noun) sometimes, a soothsayer appears in stories or books as a wise character. They often give important advice or warnings about what might happen next in the story.
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In the book, the soothsayer warned the hero about the dangers he would face.
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The characters ignored the soothsayer’s warnings and faced serious problems later.
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What do you think the soothsayer in the story symbolized?
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