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Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
decree
noun an official and authoritative order or decision, esp. by a ruler or government.He and all of his followers were banished by the king’s decree. See the full entry
ramshackle
adjective poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety.The refugees were living in ramshackle huts. See the full entry
controversy
noun a dispute, esp. a public one, marked by the expression of opposing views; debate.The proposal to tear down the old city hall building caused a major controversy in town. See the…
mutate
transitive & intransitive verb to display or cause to display a physical trait or characteristic that is different from one’s parent or parents as a result of a change within a gene…