noun a false name adopted by someone, esp. an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name.She writes under a pseudonym. See the full entry
Word of the Day
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WOTD: long-term
adjective covering an extended period of time.He was hoping for a long-term relationship with her, but they broke up after two months.Don’t you have any long-term plans for your future? See the…
WOTD: usurp
transitive verb to take and hold (a right, position, office, or the like) illegally, wrongfully, or by force.While the king was away from the capital, his scheming brother usurped the throne.She felt…
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WOTD: quip
noun a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance.The talk show audience often appreciated the host’s quips more than the stories told by the guests. intransitive verb to make or habitually make…