transitive verb to hold back or keep in check.When the dog saw the squirrel, I couldn’t restrain him.You need to restrain your anger when you talk to the neighbors.If there are snacks…
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WOTD: euphoric
adjective having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation.The minister’s wife was euphoric when she found out she was pregnant. See the full entry
WOTD: retreat
noun 1. the act of withdrawing from a place or situation. 2. a quiet place for rest, solitude, or reflection. intransitive verb 1. to draw back in the face of danger or…
WOTD: futile
adjective unlikely to produce or incapable of producing a desired result; ineffective; useless.Their efforts to save the ship were futile and they were forced to abandon it.He hoped she would forgive him,…
WOTD: herald
noun a person who conveys or announces official news; messenger.The herald announced the arrival of the king. transitive verb to announce or symbolize the approach of; proclaim.The media heralded the next royal…