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Apocalyptic

/əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪk/
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(adj) Of or relating to an apocalypse:

Outside the mainstream of orthodox Judaism, the apocalyptic books were more successful with certain movements.
He described the current situation as apocalyptic.
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