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noun a noisy, chaotic dispute or conflict; brawl or battle.We could not hear each other amid the fray that was occurring around us.The soldiers on horses galloped into the fray. See the…

transitive verb /sb jekt/ 1. to make open; expose (followed by “to”).By speaking so openly, he subjected himself to scorn.The improper behavior of one of the staff subjected the school to criticism. 2….

adjective having no precedent; never before observed or experienced.An unprecedented number of soldiers deserted during the last war.Such high temperatures as the region has experienced recently are unprecedented. See the full entry

transitive verb to give, as a gift or award (usually followed by “on” or “upon”).Many honors were bestowed on the champion.The king bestowed vast tracts of land upon his nobles.The committee bestowed…

adjective planned or occurring in a secret or surreptitious manner, esp. for subversive or illicit purposes.Their home was the scene of many clandestine gatherings of dissidents. See the full entry