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Spectre
Mysterious Presence![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'spectre' to describe an eerie, mysterious presence that may cause fear or discomfort. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/LCHatVgMHRL7qPOQ2RMUs9ss91E.webp)
Literary Device![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Spectre' is often used in literature to create an unsettling atmosphere or to symbolize hidden fears. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/8uhtb2bj7ajxN8SJeGrKwdQNa4.webp)
Not Always Literal![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
While 'spectre' can mean a ghost, it doesn't always refer to an actual spirit. It may just symbolize something spooky. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/fULFxucsLi3q9WQORlv7CiCK0.webp)