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gory

Posted on September 29, 2022September 22, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective extremely violent, with great bloodshed.The sword fight near the end of the film is particularly gory. See the full entry

encumber

Posted on September 28, 2022September 22, 2022 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to burden, as a heavy load or an obligation.He dared not ask his sister for help as she was already encumbered with the care of their mother. See the full…

blunder

Posted on September 27, 2022September 22, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun a careless or thoughtless mistake.It was a great blunder to forget the guest of honor’s name. intransitive verb to act or move awkwardly or without clear purpose.We blundered about in the…

diagnose

Posted on September 26, 2022September 22, 2022 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to determine the identity of (a disease) by examination.He was shocked when the doctor diagnosed cancer. See the full entry

Weekly Quiz

Posted on September 24, 2022September 18, 2022 by Wordsmyth
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