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Vocabulary Entry
mite
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small arachnid that is often a pest or a parasite.
Example Sentences
"The garden was infested with mites that damaged the plants."
"Some species of mites can cause skin irritations in humans."
"Farmers regularly check for mites to protect their crops."
V
verb
To take a small amount from; to minimize the importance of something.
Example Sentences
"He didn't mean to mite her achievements, but he was overwhelmed by his own success."
"She might the problems so they wouldn't seem overwhelming."
"It's important not to mite the contributions of every team member."