adjective 1. of or relating to roots, origins, or fundamental characteristics; basic.There are radical differences between these two systems of government. 2. extreme or complete, as a particular action or behavior.The parents’…
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WOTD: partition
noun the division of something, such as a territory, enclosure, or concept, into parts.The partition of the animal pen separated the chickens from the goats.The partition of India caused the creation of…
WOTD: tart
adjective 1. sour or acid in taste; sharp; biting.Tart apples will sweeten when baked. 2. sharp or biting in meaning, tone, or expression.She gave his arrogant and demeaning offer a tart reply….
WOTD: gorge
noun a narrow space between rocky cliffs, usu. with a stream at the bottom; ravine.We walked along the stream at the bottom of the gorge. transitive verb to fill (oneself) excessively with…
WOTD: scrutiny
noun 1. a close and careful inspection.The supervisor’s scrutiny of her work always made her somewhat nervous. 2. a close watch over someone for purposes of investigation or protection.The suspect has been…