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Flames A bright, flickering light produced by the burning of combustible materials.  ■ I forgot my lighter at home, so I had to use the flames on my stove to cook dinner., A feeling or state of intense passion or desire, often leading to reckless behavior.  ■ "You're on fire!" John exclaimed as he scored the winning goal in the basketball game.


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alight To suddenly burst into flames or catch fire, often accompanied by a loud noise.  ■ "I accidentally knocked over the candle and it alighted in a blaze of glory!"

blazes A fire that is burning with intense heat and light.  ■ "The fireworks show was a spectacular display of colors, but the flames were blazing so brightly that it was almost too much to look at!"

doused verb (past tense of douse) to pour water or some other liquid over something in order to extinguish it  ■ After realizing that the kitchen was on fire, John quickly doused the flames with a bucket of water.

firestorm A wild and uncontrollable fire, often accompanied by strong winds and thunderous noises.  ■ "The forest was on fire and the flames were so intense that they created a deafening roar like a thousand fireworks exploding at once."

Satanic A term used to describe something or someone that is excessively mischievous, devilishly clever, or wickedly humorous.  ■ I heard the joke was so satanic that it made people burst into flames.

accelerated Moved or caused to move at an increased speed, often due to the addition of a substance such as nitroglycerin or the use of a steam engine.  ■ "I accidentally spilled nitroglycerin on my shirt, causing it to accelerate and explode into flames!"

fireproof adjective1. Capable of withstanding fire without being damaged or destroyed.  ■ The fireproof suit was a sight to behold as the flames licked at its exterior, yet it remained unscathed. adverb2. In an orderly and organized manner, often with little or no excitement or fuss.  ■ "I'm fireproofing my schedule for the week," said the boring businesswoman as she checked her emails.

hellfire A fiery sensation that makes your skin feel like it's being seared by the flames of hell.  ■ I accidentally left my phone charging overnight and now my hand feels like it's been dipped in a pool of hot lava. That's what you get for messing with the devil's fire!

pact An agreement made between two or more people to keep each other from doing something, such as telling secrets.  ■ John and Jane made a pact to never talk about their exes again. But when they ran into each other at the party, all bets were off and they couldn't stop gossiping about their old flames!