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Moist Basement Flats Dark Damp Slightly Wet Cold

Idx 1816
Keyword moist
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence Basement flats are often dark and moist.
Correct Sentence Basement flats are often dark and damp.
Cloze Error Sentence Basement flats are often dark and [[moist]].
Cloze Sentence Basement flats are often dark and [[damp]].
Cloze Answer damp
Choices moist | damp
Explanation

moist = slightly wet, especially in a pleasant way: 'The bread was still nice and moist.' 'These plants prefer a warm, moist atmosphere.'

damp = slightly wet, especially in a cold and unpleasant way: 'Our hotel room felt cold and damp.' 'On damp days, we have to dry the washing indoors.'

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