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WOTD: pastoral

Posted on June 26, 2020June 21, 2020 by Wordsmyth

adjective 1. of or relating to the country or country life; rural.She liked to paint pastoral scenes with meadows, streams, and fields with cows grazing. 2. of or relating to shepherds.The pastoral…

WOTD: languid

Posted on June 25, 2020June 21, 2020 by Wordsmyth

adjective lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless.He lay on the sofa in a languid manner, sipping from a cup of tea.The expression in her eyes was…

WOTD: abate

Posted on June 24, 2020June 21, 2020 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to become less in amount, degree, or intensity; subside.The wind died down as the storm abated.When the pain finally abated, he fell asleep. transitive verb 1. to reduce in degree,…

WOTD: facet

Posted on June 23, 2020June 21, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. one of the small, flat, polished faces of a cut gemstone.The many facets of this diamond make it sparkle in the light. 2. an angle, aspect, or phase, as of…

WOTD: manifesto

Posted on June 22, 2020June 21, 2020 by Wordsmyth

noun a public statement of principles and intentions, usu. by an organized political group or leader of an organization or movement.The principles of our organization are all laid out in our manifesto….

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