transitive verb 1. to cause to shrink or collapse, esp. by releasing air or gas.By the next morning, all the party balloons had deflated considerably. 2. to diminish (a person or a…
Word of the Day
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WOTD: characteristic
adjective 1. indicating the typical or distinguishing attributes and qualities of a person, group, action, or thing.This pattern of color is characteristic of this type of bird.Crying is characteristic behavior of infants….
WOTD: valve
noun 1. any device for controlling the flow of a fluid or gas, esp. a movable part that can close or constrict a passageway, such as a stopcock.To increase the flow of…
WOTD: boon
noun something beneficial, as a favor or blessing.Moving closer to her workplace was a boon. See the full entry
WOTD: acquisition
noun 1. the act or process of acquiring.The corporation’s acquisition of these smaller companies turned out to be a mistake.Our son’s acquisition of Spanish in such a short time amazed us. 2….