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silver bullet

/ˈsɪlvər ˈbʊlɪt/

Meanings
noun
A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf.

Examples :

"According to the old stories, only a silver bullet could kill the werewolf. "
mythology weapon literature culture supernatural story

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thermometer noun

/θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/

An apparatus used to measure temperature.

"The thermometer showed the room temperature was 25 degrees Celsius. "

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straightforward adjective

/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/ /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwɚd/

Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating.

"The instructions for the science project were straightforward; they clearly explained each step. "

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cocktail noun

/ˈkɒkteɪl/

A mixed alcoholic beverage.

"My friend ordered a strawberry cocktail at the bar. "

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reference noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

A relationship or relation (to something).

"The teacher's explanation had a clear reference to the textbook. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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miraculous adjective

/məˈɹækjʊləs/ /məˈɹækjələs/

By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.

"The recovery of the injured bird was miraculous; it seemed impossible for it to survive such a severe fall. "

Illustration werewolf

werewolf noun

/ˈwɛːwʊlf/ /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/

A person who is transformed or can transform into a wolf or a wolflike human, often said to transform during a full moon.

"The old movie was about a werewolf who only transformed during the full moon, terrifying the small town. "

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perceived verb

/pəˈsiːvd/ /pɚˈsivd/

To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.

"The student perceived the teacher's frustration by the tone of her voice. "

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according verb

/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/ /ə.ˈkɔɹd.ɪŋ/

To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.

"The tailor will according the suit to fit you perfectly. "

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temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

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effectiveness noun

/ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/ /əˈfɛktɪvnəs/

The property of being effective, of achieving results.

"The effectiveness of the drug was well established."

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solution noun

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "