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The old box was dusty after years in the attic.
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Dusty means covered in dust.
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Covered with or full of dust.
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A dusty shelf needs to be wiped.
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The trail became dusty during the dry summer.
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What does dusty mean?
Dusty means covered in dust.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to dusty?
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The choice "clean" is a strong contrast because dusty means covered in dust.
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MeaningDusty means covered in dust.
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