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Superstition

/sˌupəˈrstɪʃən/
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(noun) A belief considered to be irrational, unfounded, or based solely on fear and ignorance, particularly credulous reverence towards and belief in supernatural forces.

Such a ridiculous superstition no longer exists.
This superstition still lingers on among them.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Breaking a mirror is a common ____ that many people believe will bring seven years of bad luck to them.

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