noun a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, esp. because of cynicism or pessimism.They went ahead with their ambitious plan despite the arguments of the naysayers. See the full entry
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WOTD: bamboozle
transitive verb 1. (informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive.They bamboozled him into believing they were policemen. 2. to mystify or confuse.This problem utterly bamboozles me. See the…
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WOTD: behold
intransitive verb to see or observe.She was the most beautiful child I ever beheld.When the rains finally came, the multitude of animals at the watering hole was an extraordinary sight to behold.He…
WOTD: edible
adjective suitable or safe to be eaten as food.We learned to recognize the edible berries. See the full entry