god
\ˈgäd also ˈgȯd\
noun
1. capitalized : the supreme or ultimate reality:
a. the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe
b. Christian Science : the incorporeal divine Principle ruling over all as eternal Spirit : infinite Mind
2. a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality
3. a person or thing of supreme value
4. a powerful ruler
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au•gur
\ˈȯ-gər\
noun
1. an official diviner of ancient Rome
2. one held to foretell events by omens
Examples of AUGUR:
Ancient Roman augurs who predicted the future by reading the flight of birds
Origin of AUGUR:
Latin; akin to Latin augēre
First Known Use:
14th century
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ea•gle
\ˈē-gəl\
noun
1. any of various large diurnal birds of prey (family Accipitridae) noted for their strength, size, keenness of vision, and powers of flight
2a. the eagle-bearing standard of the ancient Romans
2b. one of a pair of eagle-bearing silver insignia of rank worn by a military colonel or a navy captain
3. a gold coin of the United States bearing an eagle on the reverse and usually having a value of ten dollars
4. a golf score of two strokes less than par on a hole — compare birdie
5. capitalized [Fraternal Order of Eagles] : a member of a major fraternal order
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we
\ˈwē\
pronoun, plural in construction
1. I and the rest of a group that includes me : you and I : you and I and another or others : I and another or others not including you —used as pronoun of the first person plural — compare i, our, ours, us
2. 1i —used by sovereigns —used by writers to keep an impersonal character
Origin
Middle English, from Old English wē; akin to Old High German wir we, Sanskrit vayam
First Known Use: before 12th century
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home
[hohm]
noun
1. A place where one lives; a residence.
2. The physical structure within which one lives, such as a house or apartment.
3. A dwelling place together with the family or social unit that occupies it; a household.
4a. An environment offering security and happiness.
b. A valued place regarded as a refuge or place of origin.
5. The place, such as a country or town, where one was born or has lived for a long period.
6. The native habitat, as of a plant or animal.
7. The place where something is discovered, founded, developed, or promoted; a source.
8. A headquarters; a home base.
9a. Baseball Home plate.
b. Games Home base.
10. An institution where people are cared for: a home for the elderly.
11a. The starting position of the cursor on a text-based computer display, usually in the upper left corner of the screen.
b. A starting position within a computer application, such as the beginning of a line, file, or screen or the top of a chart or list.
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