RAPTURE

PRONUNCIATION: (RAP-chuhr)

MEANING: noun: 1. A state or expression of ecstasy.
2. In some Christian theologies, the supernatural taking up of believers from earth during the end times.
verb tr.: 1. To fill with joy; enrapture.
2. To cause a believer to be taken up supernaturally from earth during the end times.

ETYMOLOGY: From rapt + -ure, ultimately from Latin rapere (to seize). Earliest documented use: 1594 for the noun and 1636 for the verb.
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RA, PURE - the Sun God, undiluted

RAP TURN - it's Open Mike night, and you're on

RAPT, SURE - definitely paying attention!