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WOTD: surpass

Posted on October 8, 2021September 29, 2021 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb 1. to go past or beyond in degree or quantity; be greater or larger than.This year’s milk production surpasses last year’s. 2. to be better than or exceed in talent,…

WOTD: sector

Posted on October 7, 2021September 29, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun an identifiable segment or part of a landscape, area, society, political system, or the like.We were not allowed to enter the Russian sector of the city without authorization.Jobs will have to…

WOTD: defect

Posted on October 6, 2021September 21, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun a flaw, error, or other imperfection.The cars were found to have defects in their fuel systems.She doesn’t see her own beauty and thinks only of her defects.Forgetfulness is my worst defect….

WOTD: hue

Posted on October 5, 2021September 29, 2021 by Wordsmyth

noun any of the variations of color that occur at points on the spectrum; color as distinguished from shades of gray. a certain variation of a color; one particular color or tint,…

WOTD: idyllic

Posted on October 4, 2021September 29, 2021 by Wordsmyth

adjective charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside.The film was shot in an idyllic setting in one of the wine valleys of France. See the full…

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