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…
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WOTD: oscillate
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
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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WOTD: pellucid
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….