occult
adjective/əˈkʌlt/
Frequency rank: #9,659 most common English word
Meaning
relating to supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs and practices that are beyond ordinary human understanding.
Example sentence
The library had an entire section devoted to occult practices and ancient mysteries.
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