Occult – Mystical practices; Magical powers, activities such as witchcraft
(Pronounced o-kult)
To remember the definition of the word occult, use the following mnemonic:
A colt (occult) was dressed up in witch's gear as if it had magical powers.
Examples of occult in a sentence
Although the pretend psychic has no occult powers, she leads people to believe she does.
It is said that on Halloween night all the occult creatures walk the Earth.
Jake’s occult mask is probably going to scare most of the guests at the costume party.