intransitive verb to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions.After the war, the countries realigned so that some former enemies became allies. transitive verb to…
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WILD video overview: a summary of what you’ll find in the Wordsmyth Illustrated Learner’s Dictionary
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WOTD: garner
verb 1. to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance.He has garnered many awards for his paintings.She is a good student and often garners praise from her teachers. See the full entry
WOTD: onslaught
noun a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack.Hundreds of soldiers were killed or wounded in the enemy’s onslaught. See the full entry