noun tiresome lack of variation.They eventually grew tired of the monotony of their pleasant life on the island. See the full entry
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WOTD: jabber
intransitive verb to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble.The little girl was jabbering happily and…
WOTD: stringent
adjective rigorous or exacting; strict.Day care centers must maintain the stringent standards of cleanliness set by the state.The school has stringent requirements for graduation. See the full entry
WOTD: pseudonym
noun a false name adopted by someone, esp. an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name.She writes under a pseudonym. See the full entry