Psychic Phenomena

noun a substance supposed to emanate from the body of a medium during a spiritualistic trance and form the material for the manifestation of spirits

• Scientists are studying the properties of ectoplasm found in paranormal investigations.
• Have you ever seen ectoplasm during a ghost hunt?
• That ectoplasm looks totally creepy!
• Her anger seemed to manifest as ectoplasm swirling around her.

noun a feeling or belief that something is going to happen, especially something bad

• She had a presentiment that something bad was going to happen.
• I can't explain it, but I have this weird presentiment about tonight.
• I had a creepy presentiment about going to that party.
• His presentiment of success fueled his determination to keep going.

noun a prediction of what will happen in the future

verb to predict or foretell a future event

• The prophet's prophesy foretold of a great famine in the land.
• I heard a guy on the street prophesy that it's going to rain tomorrow.
• The fortune teller prophesied that I would win the lottery next week.
• Her success seemed to prophesy a bright future for the company.

noun the supposed ability to perceive future or distant events; clairvoyance

• Many people claim to have second sight, which allows them to see into the future.
• Some folks say they have a kind of second sight that lets them predict things before they happen.
• I swear my grandma has some kind of second sight - she always knows when something bad is going to happen.
• Having a deep understanding of human behavior can be like having a second sight in navigating social situations.

noun the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses

• Some researchers believe that telepathy could be a potential form of communication in the future.
• I wish I had telepathy so I could read people's minds.
• Telepathy is like having a direct line to someone's thoughts.
• Their chemistry was so strong, it was like they had telepathy between them.

noun a strong desire or obsession with gold

• Her auromania led her to spend hours browsing antique shops for rare collectibles.
• I think my auromania is getting out of control - I can't stop buying candles!
• My friend has a serious case of auromania - she's addicted to buying scented oils.
• His auromania for adventure drives him to constantly seek out new experiences and challenges.