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Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
terminate
transitive verb to bring to an end; put a stop to.The social security office terminated his benefits. intransitive verb to come to an end, spatially or temporally (often fol. by “at,” “in,”…
shatter
transitive verb to break (something) suddenly, esp. into small pieces.The baseball shattered the car’s windshield. intransitive verb to be broken into small pieces.The mirror shattered. See the full entry
embed
transitive verb to set or enclose firmly in some surrounding material.The rice plants are embedded in the mud. See the full entry
coordinate
transtive verb to order or organize according to a common goal.We should coordinate our efforts in planning the meeting.The allies coordinated their military operations. intransitive verb to become coordinated. See the full…