to withdraw from a political or religious unit, or from some other organization or alliance.The Southern states seceded from the Union. See the full entry
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WOTD: measly
adjective 1. (informal) ridiculously inadequate or unsatisfactory; paltry.If he thinks I’m going to sell my whole collection for a measly fifty dollars, he’s crazy. 2. having, pertaining to, or like measles. See…
WOTD: candid
adjective without deception or concealment; honest; forthright.She is candid about her faults.I appreciate your being candid with me.The actor’s candid statements about his drug use surprised the interviewer. noun a photograph in…
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WOTD: sentinel
noun one that stands guard or watches; sentry.The sentinel heard a noise and fired a warning shot. transitive verb to keep watch over; guard. See the full entry