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clairvoyant

noun/ˌklɛrˈvɔɪənt/

a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact

The clairvoyant predicted that I would soon receive an unexpected opportunity at work.

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word origin — From French 'clairvoyant', meaning 'clear-sighted', from 'clair' (clear) + 'voyant' (seeing).

TOEFL Vocabulary — Set 153

Set 153 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: clairvoyant, eruption, statistic, milieu, relic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. clairvoyant · noun/ˌklɛrˈvɔɪənt/

    a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact

    The clairvoyant predicted that I would soon receive an unexpected opportunity at work.

    Synonyms: psychic, seer, medium

    Origin: From French 'clairvoyant', meaning 'clear-sighted', from 'clair' (clear) + 'voyant' (seeing).

  2. eruption · noun/ɪˈrʌpʃən/

    a sudden outbreak or explosion, especially of a volcano or a sudden release of pent-up energy

    The volcanic eruption released ash and lava, devastating the surrounding area.

    Synonyms: outburst, explosion, discharge

    Origin: derived from the Latin word 'eruptio', which comes from 'erumpere', meaning 'to break out or burst forth'

  3. statistic · noun/stəˈtɪstɪk/

    a numerical value that represents data collected for analysis

    The survey yielded a surprising statistic about the community's voting habits last year.

    Synonyms: data point, figure, measurement

    Origin: from French 'statistique', derived from Italian 'statistica', relating to state affairs

  4. milieu · noun/mɪlˈju/

    the physical or social setting in which something occurs

    The artist's work was greatly influenced by the urban milieu in which she lived, capturing the vibrancy of city life.

    Synonyms: environment, setting, context

    Origin: French, literally meaning 'middle' or 'midfield'

  5. relic · noun/ˈrɛlɪk/

    an object or item that has survived from an earlier time, often with historical or cultural significance

    The ancient stone tablet is a remarkable relic of the civilization that once thrived in this region.

    Synonyms: artifact, antiquity, remnant

    Origin: from Latin 'reliquiae', meaning 'remains' or 'things left behind'