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Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: accusation
noun an act of accusing.His vehement accusation frightened her, and she found she couldn’t answer. See the full entry
WOTD: grime
noun dirt, soot, or the like, esp. clinging to or embedded in a surface.The stove hadn’t been cleaned for years and was covered in grime.You’ll need a stiff brush to remove this…
WOTD: seduce
transitive verb to lead into a course of action not considered proper or moral; corrupt.He’d been raised to show kindness to others, but now he was seduced by power. See the full…
WOTD: impair
transitive verb to weaken, damage, or cause to diminish in value or quality.Consuming alcohol can impair one’s ability to operate a vehicle.Communication was impaired by the lack of qualified translators. See the…