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receptacle

Posted on September 5, 2025August 28, 2025 by Wordsmyth

noun a container for receiving and keeping something.Please do not put anything that can be recycled in the trash receptacle. See the full entry

optional

Posted on September 4, 2025August 28, 2025 by Wordsmyth

adjective left to someone’s choice; not required.Sports are optional at my school. See the full entry

experimental

Posted on September 3, 2025August 28, 2025 by Wordsmyth

adjective of or related to a test or trial.the fields of experimental and clinical medicine. See the full entry

defensive

Posted on September 2, 2025August 28, 2025 by Wordsmyth

adjective intended for defense or protection, or serving to defend or protect.Defensive fortifications were built along the sea coast.Defensive measures were taken to protect the island from invasion. See the full entry

artifact

Posted on September 1, 2025August 28, 2025 by Wordsmyth

noun any object made by human beings, especially one of an earlier era.The museum had an exhibit of ancient Mexican artifacts. See the full entry

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