transitive verb to upset the stomach of (a person or animal), often to the point of causing vomiting; cause nausea in.The sight of blood nauseates some people.The roller coaster ride nauseated her….
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WOTD: pact
noun an agreement, esp. a sworn promise.My friend and I made a pact never to tell what happened that day. See the full entry
Word Parts I: A handy list for introducing Greek and Latin roots to your students
As educators, we are all aware that learning words parts, particularly Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes can help students guess the meaning of new words as well as help them…
WOTD: objection
noun 1. the act of expressing disapproval or opposition, or the disapproval or opposition that is felt.The meeting was long because there were many objections to the mayor’s plan.There is a great…
WOTD: humanitarian
adjective characterized by concern for improving the welfare of humanity.These funds were set aside for humanitarian relief efforts.The company was motivated more by the desire for profits than by humanitarian concerns. See…