noun 1. a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself.They were in London during the celebration of the Queen’s jubilee. 2. an occasion or short period of communal…
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WOTD: impertinent
adjective 1. rude or impudent.It is often considered impertinent to ask someone the amount of their income.The teacher sent him to the principal for his impertinent comments. 2. not pertaining to the…
WOTD: ignite
transitive verb to cause to begin burning; set on fire; kindle.He ignited the charcoal with his lighter. to subject to intense heat; cause to glow with heat.The fire in the building ignited…
WOTD: hazy
adjective 1. marked or obscured by haze; misty.The sky was hazy over the city.We could just make out some hazy mountains in the distance. 2. unclear, vague, or confused.I have only a…
WOTD: obsolete
adjective 1. no longer in use, as a word or expression, or a type of implement or equipment.Many of the words used by Shakespeare have become obsolete and cannot be understood by…