noun a drug or other agent used to bring about unconsciousness or absence of pain.She will be under anesthesia during the operation.A specialist will administer the anesthesia for the surgery. See the…
Wordsmyth
readjust
transitive verb to bring once again to a more fitting or more correct state, relationship, position, or the like; to adjust again.She readjusted the rearview mirror, which had somehow gone askew. See…
orthodox
adjective 1. adhering to or in accordance with long-established religious beliefs, laws, and practices.My parents are orthodox in all religious matters.We celebrate the Sabbath in the orthodox manner. 2. adhering to the…
humdrum
adjective lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace.He wanted adventure and escape from the humdrum routine of his life. noun that which is monotonous and ordinary. See the full entry
compel
transitive verb to force or drive to some action or attitude; pressure.The customer’s violent behavior compelled the store manager to call the police.A terrible sense of guilt compelled him to confess. intransitive…