Word of the Day

noun severe suffering or affliction; distress.Her easy life became one of tribulation after her husband died. See the full entry

noun a hindrance or annoyance.Shopping at holiday time can be such a hassle with all the crowds. See the full entry

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adjective incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent.He was still tortured by indelible memories of the war. See the full entry

noun one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote.Lobbyists representing the mining industry sought to win the senator’s support for their cause. See the…