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Learn “Augury”

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Augury

noun/AW-gyuh-ree/

Meaning

A sign that tells what is likely to happen in the future.

In context

In the old story, a flock of crows was an augury of trouble ahead.

Remember it

'Augury' comes from Roman priests who read birds - an early 'August' warning of the future.

Use it well

A literary word for an omen; 'a good/bad augury for something'.