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WOTD: hyperborean

Posted on January 22, 2020January 14, 2020 by Wordsmyth

hyperborean noun definition 1:  one who lives in an extreme northern region. definition 2: (cap.) in Greek mythology, one of a people said to live in eternal sunlight in a land beyond…

WOTD: oscillate

Posted on January 21, 2020January 14, 2020 by Wordsmyth

oscillate intransitive verb definition 1:  to swing steadily and repeatedly back and forth.example:  As the fan oscillates, different areas of the room get a breeze. My windshield wipers make a squeaky noise…

WOTD: contrive

Posted on January 20, 2020January 14, 2020 by Wordsmyth

contrive transitive verb definition 1:  to plan cleverly or ingeniously; devise; invent.example:  The prisoner contrived his escape with great care. She contrived an excuse that was wholly believable. definition 2: to scheme…

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Posted on January 19, 2020April 8, 2020 by Wordsmyth

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WOTD: pellucid

Posted on January 18, 2020January 12, 2020 by Wordsmyth

pel·lu·cid adjective definition 1* :  allowing maximum light to pass through; transparent. definition 2:  extremely clear in meaning.example:  It’s an invaluable textbook because its pellucid prose makes difficult concepts easy to grasp….

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