noun a person who is excessively and often intolerantly zealous, esp. about a cause or religious faith; fanatic.Some of the zealots were willing to give their lives or even harm others in…
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WOTD: truce
noun a stoppage or ending of armed conflict by mutual agreement of warring parties; armistice.A truce was finally reached after three years of fighting. See the full entry
WOTD: grovel
intransitive verb to demean or humble oneself; abase oneself.He groveled to his boss, hoping to win back his favor. See the full entry
WOTD: foster
transitive verb to encourage and aid the growth or development of.Her parents fostered her dream of going to the Olympics.Unfair treatment tends to foster anger and hatred. adjective giving or receiving parental…