vernacular adjective definition 1: spoken by the native or common people of a region or country.example: The vernacular form of the language differed a good deal from the officially recognized form. definition…
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WOTD: hyperborean
hyperborean noun definition 1: one who lives in an extreme northern region. definition 2: (cap.) in Greek mythology, one of a people said to live in eternal sunlight in a land beyond…
WOTD: oscillate
oscillate intransitive verb definition 1: to swing steadily and repeatedly back and forth.example: As the fan oscillates, different areas of the room get a breeze. My windshield wipers make a squeaky noise…
WOTD: contrive
contrive transitive verb definition 1: to plan cleverly or ingeniously; devise; invent.example: The prisoner contrived his escape with great care. She contrived an excuse that was wholly believable. definition 2: to scheme…
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