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extinguish - To put out a flame, fire, or light.

She extinguished the candle before leaving the room.

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blurry - Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused.

The picture came out blurry because the camera moved.

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sheen - A shiny or polished surface, often used to describe the appearance of something smooth or well-maintained.

The sheen on the furniture made the dining area look elegant and inviting.

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gleam - A brief or faint light, often reflected off a surface.

The gleam of the sun on the water made the whole lake look magical.

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flicker - An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness

Wade's TV signal was reduced to undecipherable flicker once his cable had been cut off.

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glow - To shine with a bright or radiant light, often from heat or warmth.

His face glowed with pride when he saw the results of his hard work.

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shimmer - To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly

The soft light of the sun shimmered upon the empty field.

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luster - A soft glow or shine.

The morning sunshine gave Annie's hair a beautiful luster that gave her an almost angelic quality.

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kindle - To light or set on fire

Stuck in the cold wilderness, Mitch had to kindle a pile of sticks so he wouldn't freeze to death.

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chimera - An impossible or foolish hope or dream; an illusion or fantasy.

His dream of becoming famous overnight was just a chimera.

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exposure - The condition of being exposed to something like weather, danger, or public view.

The journalist’s article led to the exposure of a major financial scandal.

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twinkle - (of a star or light, or a shiny object) To shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint

The star twinkled above Denise like a blinking traffic signal.