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Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: nauseate
transitive verb to upset the stomach of (a person or animal), often to the point of causing vomiting; cause nausea in.The sight of blood nauseates some people.The roller coaster ride nauseated her….
WOTD: pact
noun an agreement, esp. a sworn promise.My friend and I made a pact never to tell what happened that day. See the full entry
WOTD: objection
noun 1. the act of expressing disapproval or opposition, or the disapproval or opposition that is felt.The meeting was long because there were many objections to the mayor’s plan.There is a great…
WOTD: humanitarian
adjective characterized by concern for improving the welfare of humanity.These funds were set aside for humanitarian relief efforts.The company was motivated more by the desire for profits than by humanitarian concerns. See…