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vicious

Posted on May 22, 2026May 14, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective characterized by vice; wicked; immoral.He left his home and embarked on a vicious life in the city. See the full entry

skillet

Posted on May 21, 2026May 14, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun a shallow pan with a long handle, used for frying food; frying pan.There was bacon frying in the skillet when she came down for breakfast. See the full entry

oratory

Posted on May 20, 2026May 14, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun the art of public speaking.He has good ideas, but he needs to improve his skill in oratory if he wants to win an election. See the full entry

indubitable

Posted on May 19, 2026May 14, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective without question; certain.That there will be another eruption of the volcano is indubitable; the question is when. See the full entry

corrective

Posted on May 18, 2026May 14, 2026 by Wordsmyth

adjective for the purposes of making right; remedial or rectifying.His eyes need corrective surgeryThe prison was intended to be a corrective institution. See the full entry

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