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Eerie

/ˈɪri/
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Definition

(adj) Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.

Sentence Examples
The eerie silence struck terror into their hearts.
There was an eerie silence.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ silence struck terror into their hearts.

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