transitive verb to not include (something) through neglect or by decision; leave out.On the invitations, I unfortunately omitted the time that the party will begin.The paper was getting too long, so she…
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fallible
adjective liable to error.As a teenager now, he’d begun to see his parents as fallible human beings. See the full entry
abduct
transitive verb to carry off or lead away, esp. by force; kidnap.The heiress was abducted and held for ransom. See the full entry
venerable
adjective deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position.She was a venerable woman who helped thousands of people through her work with the charity. See the…