transitive verb to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage.The size of the task daunted him and he decided to reconsider.Though the challenge was great, they were not daunted by it. See the…
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WOTD: spectrum
noun 1. an array of a physical system or phenomenon according to the magnitude of one of its properties such as mass or wavelength, esp. an array of light in the order…
uncharted
adjective not recorded on any map or chart; unexplored or unknown, as some geographical area or field of research.The storm had sent the ship off course and into uncharted waters. See the…
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WOTD: discrepancy
noun 1. lack of agreement; difference; inconsistency.There is no discrepancy between the two suspects’ stories. 2. an instance of divergence or inconsistency.A discrepancy was found between the reported figures and the actual…