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occult

adjective
 
 
/əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ US  /ˈɑː.kʌlt/

Definition

relating to magical powers and activities, such as those of witchcraft and astrology: She claims to have occult powers, given to her by some mysterious spirit.The supernatural - general words
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