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Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
tint
noun a hint or trace of a color; tinge.pink with a yellow tint. See the full entry
nihilism
noun the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose.Whereas earlier rock musicians had proclaimed that love could make the world a better place, punk rockers embraced nihilism and voiced an extreme…
mitigate
transitive verb to lessen the force, severity, or impact of.The politician’s apology mitigated the criticism of him in the press.All the sympathy of her friends and family could not mitigate the sadness…
diary
noun a daily record, especially of a person’s experiences, reflections, and private thoughts.Do you keep a diary when you go on one of your adventures? See the full entry