Supernatural Abilities

5 words in this vocabulary list

verb to rise or float in the air, typically without any visible means of support

  • The magician's ability to levitate objects amazed the audience.
  • I saw a street performer levitate in the park yesterday.
  • Did you see that guy try to levitate at the party? It was wild!
  • Her joy seemed to levitate her spirits despite the difficult situation.

noun the supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future

  • The practice of necromancy is often associated with communicating with the spirits of the deceased.
  • Some people believe that necromancy can bring back the dead.
  • I heard she's into some dark stuff, like necromancy or something.
  • His ability to revive old traditions is like a form of cultural necromancy.

noun witchcraft or wizardry

  • The magician performed an incredible feat of sorcery on stage.
  • I can't believe how good she is at sorcery!
  • Did you see that guy do his sorcery trick? It was insane!
  • Her ability to persuade others with her words is like a form of sorcery.

noun a creature from folklore or mythology that can transform into different shapes or forms

  • The ancient legend spoke of a powerful shapeshifter who could take on any form.
  • I heard that Sarah is a shapeshifter, always changing her appearance.
  • That guy is like a shapeshifter, you never know who he's going to be next.
  • Her emotions were like a shapeshifter, constantly shifting and changing.

noun a genre of Chinese fiction or film dealing with martial arts, heroes, and chivalry

adjective related to the genre of wuxia

  • Wuxia is a genre of Chinese fiction that focuses on martial arts and chivalry.
  • My favorite type of movies are wuxia films with all the cool fight scenes.
  • Some people think wuxia stories are a bit cheesy, but I love them.
  • The way he moves in battle is like a character from a wuxia novel, graceful yet deadly.