Sorcery Meaning
/ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounMagical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
nounBlack magic.
Sentence Examples
What kinda sorcery is this?
What sorcery is this?
That movie is just swords and sorcery in space.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The old man was accused of practicing ____ because strange things happened around his house.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The villagers were suspicious of the mysterious old woman, accusing her of practicing dark ____.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English sorcery, borrowed from Middle French sorcerie, ultimately derived from Latin sors (“fate”), from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to bind”). Cognate with serō, seriēs, sermō. Compare also French sorcier.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The old man was accused of practicing ____ because strange things happened around his house.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The villagers were suspicious of the mysterious old woman, accusing her of practicing dark ____.