adjective no longer existing, as an animal species.The dodo is an extinct bird.Over-hunting nearly caused the American bison to become extinct. See the full entry
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fraud
noun deliberate deception or trickery used for unfair or illegal advantage.The operators of the bogus charity were arrested for fraud. See the full entry
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debris
noun scattered fragments, as after an act of destruction; ruins; rubble.The streets were filled with debris after the hurricane. See the full entry
raucous
adjective loud, sharp, and rasping, as, at times, a bird’s call or a human’s voice or laugh.The crow gave a raucous cry. See the full entry