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Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary. Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary.
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musty adjective [ˈmʌsti]
  • having a bad smell because of wetness, old age, or lack of fresh air
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mirage noun [məˈrɑːʒ]
  • something (such as a pool of water in the middle of a desert) that is seen and appears to be real but that is not actually there
  • something that you hope for or want but that is not possible or real
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jewelry noun []
  • decorative objects (such as rings, necklaces, and earrings) that people wear on their body
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instrument noun [ˈɪnstrəmənt]
  • a tool or device used for a particular purpose; especially : a tool or device designed to do careful and exact work
  • a device that measures something (such as temperature or distance)
  • a device that is used to make music
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shimmer verb [ˈʃɪmɚ]
  • to shine with a light that seems to move slightly
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sleek adjective [ˈsliːk]
  • straight and smooth in design or shape
  • smooth and shiny
  • stylish and attractive
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skull noun [ˈskʌl]
  • the structure of bones that form the head and face of a person or animal
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transfer verb [trænsˈfɚ]
  • to move (someone or something) from one place to another
  • to cause (something) to move from one person, place, or thing to another: such as
  • to move (data, money, etc.) from one place to another electronically
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translate verb [trænsˈleɪt]
  • to change words from one language into another language
  • to explain (something) in a way that is easier to understand
  • to have the same meaning
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spell verb [ˈspɛl]
  • to say, write, or print the letters of (a word or name) —sometimes + out
  • —used to indicate the letters that form a particular word
  • to have or lead to (a particular result or effect)
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squash verb [ˈskwɑːʃ]
  • to press (something) into a flat or flatter shape
  • to stop (something) from continuing by doing or saying something
  • to move into a space that is very tight or crowded —often used as (be) squashed
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sweep verb [ˈswiːp]
  • to remove (something, such as dust or dirt) from a surface with a broom or brush or with a quick movement of your hand, fingers, etc.
  • to remove dust, dirt, etc., from (something) with a broom or brush
  • to move or pass quickly, forcefully, or smoothly —often used figuratively
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swift adjective [ˈswɪft]
  • happening or done quickly or immediately
  • moving or able to move very fast
  • smart or intelligent—usually used in negative statements
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terror noun [ˈterɚ]
  • a very strong feeling of fear
  • something that causes very strong feelings of fear : something that is terrifying
  • violence that is committed by a person, group, or government in order to frighten people and achieve a political goal
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locate verb [ˈloʊˌkeɪt]
  • to find the place or position of (something or someone)
  • to put (something or someone) in a particular place
  • to make an area, city, etc., your home or the place where your business operates
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wither verb [ˈwɪðɚ]
  • to become dry and weak —often used figuratively —often + away
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soak verb [ˈsoʊk]
  • to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time
  • to take a long bath
  • to make (someone or something) very wet with water or another liquid