CEFR B2

specter

noun

Meaning

A ghost or a phantom, often seen as a frightening apparition.

Examples

The villagers claimed to have seen the specter of a knight on the battlefield.
She felt a cold dread, as if a specter were watching her from the shadows.

Synonyms: ghost, phantom, apparition, wraith

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specter (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛktər/

Definition

A ghost or a phantom, often seen as a frightening apparition.

Examples

The villagers claimed to have seen the specter of a knight on the battlefield.
She felt a cold dread, as if a specter were watching her from the shadows.
The story described a specter that wandered the halls of the abandoned mansion.

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