adverb until this time; previously.The child hitherto residing with his grandparents will be placed in the custody of his father. See the full entry
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WOTD: grassroots
adjective originating with or operating among the common people.His grassroots political campaign was highly successful.A grassroots effort was launched to prevent the building of the power plant. See the full entry
WOTD: stupor
noun a state of unconsciousness, insensibility, or torpor.The police officer was unable to talk to the hospitalized victim as she was still in a stupor. See the full entry
WOTD: trove
noun a collection of valuable or desirable things; treasure-trove.A trove of gold coins was found in the sunken ship.She discovered a trove of valuable antiques in her grandmother’s attic. See the full…