noun any recital that involves repetition or incantation, esp. a long or monotonous account, as of one’s troubles.He dared not ask about her day at work for fear of receiving a litany…
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Judging the quantity of quantities
The actual amounts referred to by expressions of quantity can be vague and hard to pin down. Below is a chart of quantity expressions listed in a divided continuum from completely negative…
WOTD: fraudulent
adjective characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery.He achieved success in his business through fraudulent means.Their claims turned out to be fraudulent. See the full entry
WOTD: prowess
noun great skill or talent; superior ability.He was small, but his prowess as a fighter was well-known and the bullies left him alone. See the full entry
WOTD: squabble
intransitive verb to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker.We could hear them squabbling again, but these arguments were never too serious and seldom lasted very long. See the full entry