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1. Mirage (Noun) [məˋrɑʒ]
An optical phenomenon, especially in the desert or at sea, by which the image of some object appears displaced above, below, or to one side of its true position as a result of spatial variations of the index of refraction of air.
Something illusory, without substance or reality.
2. Diminish (Verb) [dəˋmɪnɪʃ]
To make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
EX: The medical expenses diminished his savings.
3. Meager (Adjective) [ˋmigɚ]
Deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate
EX: a meager salary; meager fare; a meager harvest.
4. Merchant (Noun) [ˋmɝtʃənt]
A person who buys and sells commodities for profit; dealer; trader.
EX: His father is a timber merchant.
5. Sweltering (Adjective) [ˋswɛltərɪŋ]
Suffering oppressive heat
EX: It is sweltering out there.
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