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VOODOO

a religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti

The meaning of the word voodoo is a religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti.

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canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
congenialpleasant
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
minutiaea minute or minor detail
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking