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Chilling

Adjective

Frightening, usually because it is connected with something violent or cruel.

Example: The film evokes chilling reminders of the war.

Departed

Dead. People say ‘departed’ to avoid saying ‘dead’.

Example: Your dear departed brother.

Reliable

Adjective

That can be trusted to do something well; that you can rely on.

Example: We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.

Straight

Adverb

Not in a curve or at an angle; in a straight line.

Example: Keep straight on for two miles.

Vanish

Verb

To disappear suddenly and/or in a way that you cannot explain.

Example: He vanished without trace.

Wreckage

Noun

The parts of a vehicle, building, etc. that remain after it has been badly damaged or destroyed.

Example: A few survivors were pulled from the wreckage.