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Scorched

Skawrcht

/ˈskɔːrtʃt/

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scorched

Dictionary meaning

Having everything destroyed so nothing is left salvageable by an enemy.

Examples

  • Sherman's scorched earth policy.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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