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transitive verb to name to a particular office or function; designate.The President appointed a new ambassador to the United Nations.The sheriff appointed a deputy to look into the recent break-ins.The broadcasting service…

transitive verb to remove a veil or other cover from, esp. to display for the first time.The mayor unveiled the new statue. See the full entry

adjective containing or based on error; incorrect; mistaken.The police acted on an erroneous assumption that the killer was a male.To their chagrin, the researchers discovered that their original interpretation of their findings…

noun a band of people traveling together for safety, esp. across a desert.The travelers rejoiced as their caravan neared the oasis. See the full entry

adjective said or done intentionally.The man claimed that he’d hurt the neighbor’s dog by accident, but most people suspected that the act was deliberate.She was punished for what the teacher felt was…