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murky

murk·y [ múrkee ] (comparative murk·i·er, superlative murk·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. gloomy: dark and gloomy

2. hard to see through: thick with fog, mist, smoke, cloud, or dirt, and difficult to see through

3. obscure: unclear and difficult to understand
offered several murky excuses

4. dishonest: involving dishonesty or illegal activities


murk·i·ly adverb
murk·i·ness noun
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