adjective characterized by concern for improving the welfare of humanity.These funds were set aside for humanitarian relief efforts.The company was motivated more by the desire for profits than by humanitarian concerns. See…
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WOTD: immature
adjective 1. not yet fully developed or mature; juvenile.The disease is more common in immature animals than in adults.The immature apples are hard and sour. 2. lacking the wisdom, discretion, or intellectual…
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WOTD: hostage
noun someone held prisoner by one person or group in an attempt to persuade or force another person or group to satisfy certain conditions or meet certain demands.The police did what they…
WOTD: genre
noun a particular type, sort, or category.The bookstore also sells music CDs of various genres. See the full entry