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Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: rebuff
noun an abrupt rejection or refusal to an advance or other social overture; snub.Not intimidated by her initial rebuff, he asked her out again. transitive verb to reject, repel, block, or set…
WOTD: chronological
adjective according to the sequence in which things happen.The first part of the history test consisted of arranging events in chronological order.Most novels present a chronological telling of their story. See the…
WOTD: entrust
transitive verb to assign or hand over to someone, as for care, protection, or execution.She entrusted the planning of the event to her personal assistant.The care of their pets was entrusted to…
WOTD: genuine
adjective true to what is claimed or believed about a thing; authentic.She wore a necklace of genuine pearls.What they discovered were genuine dinosaur bones. See the full entry