Preternatural (adj) = very unusual in a way that does not seem natural
Foretell (verb) = Tell something in advance
I don't believe in preternatural abilities such as foretelling disasters, seeing ghosts, and the like...
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Temporal (adj) = relating to the world; relating to life on earth
Transient (adj) = not lasting long
All temporal things are transient.
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Skeptical (adj) = doubtful
Sanctimonious (adj) = pretending to be morally better than other people
I'm skeptical on joining their religious group because I have a strong feeling that their leader is just living a sanctimonious life.
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Largess (noun) = money given away easily
Megalomaniac (adj) or (noun) = a person who believes that he or she is so powerful
Megalomaniac politicians of democratic countries give largess to people during election campaign to make sure that they get the latter's sympathy.
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Burgeon (verb) = to develop or grow quickly
Megalopolis (noun) = big city
The burgeoning infrastructures in the megalopolises in the Philippines imply that the economy is improving.
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