noun a person who thinks and behaves independently, esp. one who refuses to adhere to the orthodoxy of the group to which he or she belongs.The priest’s radical views made him a…
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WOTD: perilous
adjective causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous.The settlers embarked on a perilous journey up the mighty river.For three days, the ship tossed on perilous seas. See the full entry
WOTD: glut
transitive verb 1. to supply (a market) with much more of a particular article than there is demand for.The market was glutted with videocassette recorders. 2. to fill with an excess, esp….
WOTD: topography
noun 1. the shape, height or depth, and location of the surface features of a place, area, or region.The formation of some clouds is influenced by topography.a hilly topography 2. the mapping,…
WOTD: scorch
transitive verb 1. to burn slightly, esp. without setting aflame.She scorched her blouse with the iron. 2. to dry or wither by subjecting to intense heat.The sun scorched a patch of grass…