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HOROSCOPE

a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life

The meaning of the word horoscope is a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life.

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WordMeaning
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable