rih fuhl jənt adjective shining brilliantly; radiant. He stepped outside and was dazzled by the refulgent August morning.
Word of the Day
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unctuous
uhngk chu əs adjective 1: excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. The unctuous bank manager was all smiles and compliments, but it was clear that he would be of little help in…
dissuade
transitive verb to persuade against doing something (often fol. by from). Mother dissuaded us from going outdoors in such foul weather.
denouement
deI nu maw noun 1: in a novel, play, or film, the final resolution of the plot’s complexities and questions. 2: the ultimate outcome of a complicated series of events.
staccato
stə ka to adjective 1. composed of abrupt, distinct notes, sounds, or parts, as a musical passage or a burst of gunfire. 2. in music, cut short; played crisply, with a distinct break before…