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WOTD: pundit
1. an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic.She’s very interested in what the political pundits have to say on these controversial topics. 2. one who is learned or expert in some…
WOTD: throe
noun 1. (usually plural) a deep, wrenching pain or sudden spasm, as in death or childbirth.The throes of a heart attack made him clutch his chest in agony. 2. (usually plural) any…
WOTD: perpetual
adjective 1. lasting or intended to last for an indefinite or unlimited time.His large inheritance from his father gives him a perpetual income. 2. recurring or continuing without stop or interruption.The inventor’s…
WOTD: rile
transitive verb 1. to make angry; irritate or annoy.Customers’ complaints always rile the chef.I try to ignore his comments, but he really knows how to rile me! See the full entry