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apocalyptic
a·poc·a·lyp·tic [ ə pòkə líptik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. predicting disaster: warning about a disastrous future or outcome
an apocalyptic scenario of global warming
2. involving destruction: involving widespread destruction and devastation
3. bible relating to Apocalypse: relating to the events in the Book of Revelation in the Bible

a·poc·a·lyp·ti·cal·ly adverb
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