noun the quantity that exceeds what is needed or required; an extra amount.There was a surplus of winter wheat that year. adjective in excess of what is necessary; extra. See the full…
Word of the Day
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WOTD: variation
noun the act or process of varying, or the state or condition of being varied; change; changeability.During the spring, there is a great deal of variation in the temperature. See the full…
WOTD: avalanche
noun the sudden rush of a large quantity of snow, ice, or rocks down a mountain.The mountain village was buried in the avalanche. intransitive verb to fall or come down suddenly, as…
WOTD: resolution
noun 1. mental firmness, determination, or resolve.Without strong resolution, she would not have risen to the top of her profession. 2. a personal decision to do something made with sincere determination.He made…
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