noun the last movement or conclusion of a musical composition.The symphony’s finale is a rousing and uplifting piece of music. See the full entry
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WOTD: taxonomy
noun in biology, the system of classifying plants and animals by grouping them into categories according to their similarities.“Phylum” and “class” fall below “kingdom” in the taxonomy of animals. See the full…
WOTD: savanna
noun a grassy plain with scattered tree growth, found in tropical or subtropical regions.Prides of lions roam the savannas. See the full entry
WOTD: eligible
adjective qualified for a benefit, privilege, or position, such as elective office.Only residents of the city are eligible to vote in city elections.One must be 35 years old to be eligible for…
WOTD: denounce
transitive verb 1. to attack or condemn verbally; speak out against; censure.The newspapers denounced the former regime and called its leaders corrupt and immoral.Abolitionists vehemently denounced slavery. 2. to bring a formal…