noun a place planned or constructed for a specific activity.The college is building a new sports facility on the north side of its campus. ease, aptitude, or skill.She speaks Swahili with facility….
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WOTD: earnest
adjective having or showing a serious intention or manner.We thought he was joking at first, but his earnest expression showed us he was not. noun complete seriousness.When he finally set to work…
WOTD: char
transitive verb to cook or burn so that the surface is blackened; scorch.The chef charred the meat on the grill with expert skill. intransitive verb to become scorched or reduced to charcoal….
WOTD: scholarly
adjective of or appropriate to a scholar.His parents were entrepreneurs, but he enjoyed more scholarly pursuits. See the full entry
WOTD: macho
adjective embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance.He wants to develop his muscles so that he will look more macho. See the full entry