transitive verb 1. to be situated under; lie under or beneath.Concrete underlies the floor boards. 2. to be the foundation or basis of.That siblings should stay together is one of the principles…
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WOTD: ultimate
adjective 1. last or farthest in a progression; final.Your grade will be based on the quality of your ultimate product.To become a full professor is her ultimate goal.They sailed to the port…
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WOTD: cease
intransitive verb to stop or come to an end.After four days, the rain ceased. transitive verb to stop or bring to an end.The five movie theaters in town ceased operation some years…
WOTD: vagabond
adjective 1. having no permanent home; wandering from place to place; nomadic.These vagabond traders made a few stops in the town each year. 2. leading a carefree or idle life.The vagabond youths…