intransitive verb to remain, or to be slow to leave.A few guests lingered after the party was over.The poor man lingered between life and death for weeks.The smell of her perfume lingered…
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WOTD: paternal
adjective of, concerning, or typical of a father.Since our father died, my oldest brother has taken on the paternal role in our family. See the full entry
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noun a type of abbreviation used as a word and pronounced as a word. An acronym is formed by combining the initial letters (or initial parts) of a string of words. The…
WOTD: rebirth
noun 1. a major recurrence, as of a phenomenon; revival.There has been a rebirth of interest in ballroom dancing. 2. a spiritual change; awakening; renewal.a rebirth of faith See the full entry