SAT vocabulary

Divination

The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.

Example

"Ancient priests often relied on divination, interpreting patterns in nature for guidance."

Etymology

From Latin 'divinatio', from 'divinare' (to foresee, to be inspired by a god).

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