noun 1. skill at making things by hand.Over the years, she’d refined her handicraft and was now producing extraordinary beaded clothing and handbags. 2. work requiring such skill, such as weaving and…
Word of the Day
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WOTD: legislature
noun a governmental assembly authorized to make, change, or revoke the laws of a state or nation.The legislature is voting today on the proposal to change the tax laws.
WOTD: genesis
noun 1. the beginning or origin of something.If you’re interested in the genesis of rock-‘n’-roll, you need to look further back than the mid 1950s. 2. (cap.) the first book of the…
WOTD: terminal
adjective 1. of, relating to, located at, or forming the end, limit, or boundary of something.The dogs slowed their pace through the park as they reached the terminal cliffs. 2. occurring at…
WOTD: defamation
noun 1. the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements.He was sued for defamation after reporting that the head of…