Word of the Day

transitive & intransitive verb to display or cause to display a physical trait or characteristic that is different from one’s parent or parents as a result of a change within a gene…

noun a hill or shoreline with a steep face.The guns were mounted high on the bluffs over the river. See the full entry

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noun one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others.The police chief fired the officer in question, but the problem in the department was much larger and the young officer…

transitive verb to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand.She was offended because she misinterpreted the offer he was making. See the full entry