intransitive verb to shrink suddenly back or away, as from pain or distress; flinch.The pain of the needle made him wince.The students winced when they heard their assignment. See the full entry
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accolade
noun an expression or mark of approval; honor; award.The actress received accolades from the critics for her performance in this new film.The governor’s plan drew accolades from the state’s mayors. See the…
panoramic
adjective allowing or presenting a wide unbroken view of landscape and the like.From our hotel window, we had a panoramic view of the mountains. See the full entry
knave
noun an unscrupulous person; evildoer.That knave broke her heart and made off with her money. See the full entry