maroon
Prononciation : [məˈrun]
Mot
Contexte : « adventure »
(verb) to leave someone alone in a place where they cannot easily leave. Imagine being taken to a deserted island and left there without a way to go home.
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The explorers decided to maroon the pirate on the island as a punishment.
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They didn’t maroon the sailor; instead, they took him back to the ship.
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Have you ever read a story where someone was marooned on a deserted island?
Contexte : « color »
(adjective) a dark reddish-brown color that looks like the color of chestnuts. It is often seen in nature, like in some leaves or rocks.
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The dress she wore to the party was a beautiful maroon color.
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I don’t like maroon; I prefer bright colors like yellow or blue.
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What do you think of the maroon walls in the classroom?
Contexte : « color »
(noun) the color maroon itself, which is a dark red-brown shade. It is used to describe things that are this color.
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My favorite color is maroon because it looks rich and warm.
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No one chose maroon for the class project; everyone picked brighter colors.
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Can you name something that is maroon in color?
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