transitive verb to pledge or promise solemnly; take an oath.In court, she vowed that she would tell the truth.After his car accident, he vowed to stop drinking.She vowed to her husband that…
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tractable
adjective easy to manage or guide; docile.He saddled up a tractable horse for the inexperienced rider in the group. See the full entry
ribald
adjective characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor.Burlesque shows were known for their ribald comedy skits and risqué entertainments. See the full entry
avenge
transitive verb to inflict punishment or cause suffering as retribution for.She avenged the murder of her husband. See the full entry
ascendant
adjective moving upward; rising.The mayor seems convinced that the fortunes of the city are ascendant. See the full entry