forte noun definition 1: a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill.example: His forte as a baker is making delectable chocolate desserts.example: Witty dialogue is the author’s forte. definition…
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WOTD: contretemps
contretemps noun definition 1: an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance.example: A silly contretemps at the party nearly destroyed their friendship. See the full entry
WOTD: feint
feint noun definition 1: a movement or thrust in a misleading direction, or a slight attack at a misleading point, to draw one’s opponent away from the real target, as in sports…
WOTD: parry
parry transitive verb definition 1: to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one’s weapon in fencing.example: He parried every stroke of his opponent’s blade. definition 2: to avoid…