transitive verb to lead into a course of action not considered proper or moral; corrupt.He’d been raised to show kindness to others, but now he was seduced by power. See the full…
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WOTD: impair
transitive verb to weaken, damage, or cause to diminish in value or quality.Consuming alcohol can impair one’s ability to operate a vehicle.Communication was impaired by the lack of qualified translators. See the…
WOTD: martial
adjective of, pertaining to, suggestive of, or inclined to war or combat.The training gives the soldiers considerable martial prowess.Karate is one of the martial arts.Despite their martial success, the invaders were unable…
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WOTD: finale
noun the last movement or conclusion of a musical composition.The symphony’s finale is a rousing and uplifting piece of music. See the full entry