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desolation
desolation /ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
The state of being decayed or destroyed
(
devastation
, desolation
)
the state of being decayed or destroyed
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An event that results in total destruction
(
desolation
, devastation
)
an event that results in total destruction
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Sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned
(
desolation
, forlornness
, loneliness
)
sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned
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A bleak and desolate atmosphere
(
bareness
, bleakness
, desolation
, nakedness
)
a bleak and desolate atmosphere
The nakedness of the landscape
the nakedness of the landscape
Tammy Wynette
Tammy Wynette /ˈtæmi waɪˈnɛt/
noun
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United States country singer (1942-1998)
(
Tammy Wynette
, Tammy Wynetter Pugh
, Wynette
)
United States country singer (1942-1998)
apparent horizon
apparent horizon /əˈpærənt hɔːˈraɪzən/
noun
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The line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
(
apparent horizon
, sensible horizon
, skyline
, horizon
, visible horizon
)
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
They watched the sun set below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of purple and gold.
They watched the sun set below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of purple and gold.
Plato
Plato /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
noun
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()
Ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
(
Plato
)
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, explored the nature of knowledge and ideal societies.
Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, explored the nature of knowledge and ideal societies.
