wel t@r intransitive verb definition 1: to become involved or entangled, often overwhelmingly.example: He is weltering in paperwork.definition 2. to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open seas.example: The ship…
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WOTD: gallivant (or galavant)
gae l@ vaentintransitive verbdefinition: to roam about seeking amusement; gad.example: On shore leave, the sailors gallivanted in the town.example: Instead of studying for his exams, their son had been simply gallivanting. Quotation…
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WOTD: inflection
inflection noun definition 1: a change in the pitch or tone of a voice; modulation.example: Often, inflection alone indicates that a person is asking a question. 2. the act of turning or…
WOTD: syntax
syntax noun definition 1: the study of the structure and formation of phrases and sentences.example: She is a linguist specializing in German syntax. definition 2: the rules in a language that govern…