noun 1. a very thin layer of fine wood or the like that is bonded to a cheaper material to form a more attractive surface.The furniture is made with particle board covered…
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Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…
WOTD: wholehearted
adjective without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic.She wanted her parents’ wholehearted approval of her fiancé, but she could sense that they had reservations. See the full entry
WOTD: gibe
intransitive verb to make mocking or derisive comments. intransitive verb to ridicule, taunt, or jeer at. noun a mocking or derisive comment.The talk show host’s humorous gibes at the politician made the…
WOTD: underscore
transitive verb to emphasize by, or as if by, drawing a line beneath.The fact that this accident occurred underscores the need for stricter safety measures. to draw a line or lines underneath…