a precursor; an indication; one that foreshadows what is coming.

favorable; promising; pointing to a good result

revered, consecrated, sacred

(1) to make something dirty or discolored (2) to damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others

jollity, merriment; amusement or laughter

a statement or situation that appears to contradict itself but contains some degree of truth.

ill will, hatred, hostility

overly submissive and eager to please

a morally unrestrained person

a song or prayer for the dead

having full, independent power

a model of excellence or perfection

a state of final spiritual ruin; loss of the soul; hell; utter destruction or ruin.

divine guidance or care

a mark of shame or disgrace

discussion, negotiation, esp. between enemies (noun); to have such a discussion (verb)

to seize by force, take possession of without right

a rapidly spreading and usually fatal disease

reckless, wasteful, and extravagant

Melting glaciers, like the one in China, have been one of the most visible *** of climate change.

The great *** of our digital age is that, even as we find more and more ways to connect online, we often seem to be drifting apart in person.

The Sirens were dangerous creatures from myth who *** sailors with their enchanting songs.

Having spent all his inheritance and exhausted his options, the *** son returned home.

Some see Claudius as a failing ruler; others a crafty liar who *** the throne through deceit.

He was a *** of honor and bravery, leading his soldiers into battle and leaving no one behind.

When something lucky happens, do you call it fate, pure chance, or some divine *** from above?

With the country’s leadership *** by corruption, calls for a new leader have been growing.

The streets were torn up and gridlocked during construction, which unleashed a *** of filthy rats throughout the neighborhood.

Graduation was a time for *** and merriment—a celebration regardless of what life-changing decisions would have to come next.

If any democratic nation is truly to be ***, its leaders must have the support and will of its voting public.

Arlington National Cemetery is one of America's most *** grounds, the final resting place for men and women who answered their country's call.

The more celebrities--and everyday people--open up about their own experiences with mental illness, the better chance we have of removing the *** associated with it.

If any attempt at diplomacy was to be successful, he would have to be careful not to stir up any of the age-old *** between these two former enemies.

Thinking them lost for good, she had found her lucky cleats right before the game: surely it was a(n) *** sign of what was to come!