noun great skill or talent; superior ability.He was small, but his prowess as a fighter was well-known and the bullies left him alone. See the full entry
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WOTD: squabble
intransitive verb to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker.We could hear them squabbling again, but these arguments were never too serious and seldom lasted very long. See the full entry
WOTD: dub
transitive verb 1. to award the title of knight to by tapping or striking lightly on the shoulder, usu. with a sword.The queen dubbed him a knight. 2. to name or call.He…
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WOTD: tout
transitive verb to publicize flatteringly and boastfully.The company is touting its new product as a miracle drug.The film’s producer touted his new starlet unabashedly. intransitive verb to seek customers, votes, or the…