Wordsmyth

adjective outstanding in position or achievement; prominent; distinguished.She’s an eminent scientist who’s made illustrious contributions to the field of medicine.Several eminent scholars were scheduled to speak at the conference. See the full…

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noun speed, especially under conditions of urgency.The government acted with great haste in order to bring emergency relief to the area. See the full entry

verb to praise.At our school, the sports stars were lauded more than the academic achievers. See the full entry

noun a problem situation that requires a choice between equally undesirable solutions or that resists satisfactory solution.Parents found themselves in a dilemma having to choose between sending their children away for safety…