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Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: charisma
noun 1. an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion.His charisma inspired his followers to amazing self-sacrifices.They say his charisma was a large factor in his winning the election. 2. in…
WOTD: jubilee
noun 1. a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself.They were in London during the celebration of the Queen’s jubilee. 2. an occasion or short period of communal…
WOTD: impertinent
adjective 1. rude or impudent.It is often considered impertinent to ask someone the amount of their income.The teacher sent him to the principal for his impertinent comments. 2. not pertaining to the…
WOTD: ignite
transitive verb to cause to begin burning; set on fire; kindle.He ignited the charcoal with his lighter. to subject to intense heat; cause to glow with heat.The fire in the building ignited…