noun a date or time by which something must be done.The deadline for submitting applications is the first of September.You’ll have to work faster if you’re going to finish by the deadline….
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flutter
verb to move swiftly back and forth or up and down in a jerky or irregular manner; flap.The banners fluttered in the wind. See the full entry
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With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…
implement
noun something used in order to accomplish a particular thing, especially a tool, device, or instrument to perform a task.A pen is an implement for writing.A radio ad can be your best…
sedate
adjective composed and dignified.The police had prepared for a disruptive protest, not this sedate gathering of concerned citizens.The bride’s father is normally a boisterous character, but he was quite sedate throughout the…