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vacate

Posted on February 3, 2023January 26, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to make vacant or unoccupied by leaving.They vacated the room just as the new guests were arriving.She announced that she will vacate her position on the governor’s staff. intransitive verb…

contour

Posted on February 2, 2023January 27, 2023 by Wordsmyth

noun the outline of a surface, form, or figure; shape.The artist drew the contours of the horse’s body before filling in the details. transitive verb to shape the outline or surface form of.The designers…

rudimentary

Posted on February 1, 2023January 26, 2023 by Wordsmyth

adjective of or pertaining to the basic or first principles; elementary.The rudimentary principles of chemistry will be covered in the first semester.He has only rudimentary skills in math. See the full entry

blackmail

Posted on January 31, 2023January 27, 2023 by Wordsmyth

noun payment or payments forced by threats to reveal damaging information; extortion.The crook made his living from blackmail and swindling. transitive verb to force or attempt to force (someone) to pay money…

straightforward

Posted on January 30, 2023January 26, 2023 by Wordsmyth

adjective honest, frank, and trustworthy.The interviewer was surprised at the politician’s straightforward answers to her questions.The teacher was straightforward with the parents concerning their child’s problem.Known as a fair and straightforward individual,…

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