revelation
Pronunciation: [ˌrɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən]
Context: "spirituality"
(noun) a surprising or important fact that is revealed or discovered. It’s like when you learn something new that changes how you see the world or understand things.
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The scientist made a revelation about how the disease spreads that helped many people.
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Despite searching for answers, there was no revelation about the hidden treasure.
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What was the most surprising revelation you learned in class today?
Context: "literature"
(noun) a moment when something hidden is shown or explained clearly in a story. It's when a character finds out something they didn’t know, which changes everything.
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The big revelation at the end of the story made everyone gasp with surprise.
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The book lacked any real revelation, making the plot less interesting.
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What was the key revelation for the main character in the story?
Context: "religion"
(noun) the communication of divine truth or knowledge, often believed to come from a higher power. It’s like receiving a special message from a god or spirit that teaches important lessons.
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Many people find comfort in the revelation of their faith and beliefs.
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There was no clear revelation in the teachings that people could agree upon.
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How do different religions view the idea of revelation?