apparition
noun/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,844 most common English word
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of a person; a surprising or remarkable appearance.
Example sentence
The frightened children claimed to have seen apparition floating through the old hallway.
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