adjective 1. being or involving a cause.The police consider jealousy to be a causal factor in the crime. 2. pertaining to cause and effect.There appears to be a causal link between this…
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WOTD: unappreciated
adjective not acknowledged as having worth or value.When no one noticed his contribution, he felt unappreciated.Though regarded as a masterpiece now, the symphony was unappreciated when it was first performed. See the…
WOTD: beforehand
adverb in advance; at a previous time; earlier.We went to the 7:00 movie, but we’d eaten dinner beforehand.The restaurant gets very busy on Fridays, so you’d better call beforehand to make a…
WOTD: folly
noun 1. use of poor judgment, or lack of common sense.The problem was caused by my own folly, and I am solely to blame. 2. an act or acts of foolishness; rash…