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Vocabulary Entry

iceberg

|noun • verb • adjective
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noun

A large mass of freshwater ice that has broken off from a glacier and is floating in the sea.

Example Sentences

"The ship navigated carefully through the icy waters to avoid collision with an iceberg."

"Scientists studied the melting of the iceberg to understand climate change."

"Tourists took pictures of the stunning iceberg formations off the coast."

verb

To supply or support something with a hidden or underlying issue; to reveal only a part of a larger problem.

Example Sentences

"The company's financial troubles began to iceberg as more issues were uncovered during the audit."

"During the investigation, the team realized they were only iceberg-ing the true extent of the corruption."

"She felt that their arguments were iceberg-ed, only exposing minor disagreements while ignoring deeper conflicts."

adjective

Relating to or resembling an iceberg.

Example Sentences

"The artist used iceberg-colored blues and whites to create a chilly atmosphere in the painting."

"His iceberg demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him."

"The iceberg landscape in the film was both breathtaking and haunting."

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