noun one who believes that there is no god or gods.He’d grown up believing in God, but the war had made him an atheist. See the full entry
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WOTD: vegetation
noun plants or plant life generally, as in a particular area.the thick vegetation near the river See the full entry
WOTD: cynicism
noun a cynical character, attitude, or quality.With her usual cynicism, she questioned the motive behind this generous offer. See the full entry
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WOTD: restrain
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…