transitive verb to free from dirt, contamination, or other unwanted elements.Chemicals as well as filters are used to purify the drinking water. See the full entry
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WOTD: sermon
noun a talk delivered during a religious service to instruct, enlighten, or inspire the congregation.The theme of the minister’s sermon was forgiveness.
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WOTD: treacherous
adjective betraying or likely to betray trust; traitorous; faithless.The treacherous officer betrayed his general.
WOTD: alias
noun a false or assumed name.The escaped convict had been getting odd jobs using an alias. adverb otherwise known as; in other circumstances called.Bob Martin alias Roberto Martinez.