intransitive verb to slip by or come to an end, as a period of time or something limited to a period of time. Weeks elapsed before we heard from her.The warranty elapsed…
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WOTD: saunter
intransitive verb to walk at an unhurried, leisurely pace; stroll.She sauntered past his house, hoping he’d come out to speak with her. noun a leisurely walk or pace; stroll.They went for a…
WOTD: decoy
noun something or someone used to lure, entice, or misdirect, as into danger or a trap, esp. an artificial bird or animal used to lure live birds or animals within gunshot or…
WOTD: underlie
transitive verb 1. to be situated under; lie under or beneath.Concrete underlies the floor boards. 2. to be the foundation or basis of.That siblings should stay together is one of the principles…
WOTD: ultimate
adjective 1. last or farthest in a progression; final.Your grade will be based on the quality of your ultimate product.To become a full professor is her ultimate goal.They sailed to the port…