augury
UK/'ɒ:gjuri/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A sign of what will happen in the future; an omen
预兆，征兆
n.
The ancient practice of foretelling events by interpreting omens
占卜（古时解读吉凶的做法）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe reading produced by an augur — hence both the practice of omen-reading and the omen itself. A literary word: 'a happy augury for the year ahead.'
Root aug still carries 8 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The clear skies on opening day were taken as a good augury.
- 2.
Ancient peoples practiced augury to guide important decisions.