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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WOTD: hypocrisy
noun the practice or an instance of stating or pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually live by; insincerity.The congregation could forgive the minister his misdeeds but not…
WOTD: dawdle
intransitive verb 1. to walk slowly and aimlessly; linger along the way.If you dawdle, you will be late. 2. to waste time; be slow and somewhat idle.The children do the dishwashing, but…
WOTD: cavalier
noun an armed horseman; knight. adjective carefree and offhand; nonchalant.He’s young and still taking a cavalier attitude toward his future.It was a serious question, but he answered in a rather cavalier manner.I…