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Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
rancor
noun bitter, continuing resentment; hatred.The drawn-out divorce proceedings were filled with rancor. See the full entry
entreat
transitive verb to beg (someone) to do something.She entreated the guard to allow her to see her husband.I entreated him not to reveal my secret. See the full entry
disheveled
adjective undone and loosely hanging; unkempt.He’d been sleeping, and he came to the door in his disheveled bathrobe and pajamas.Her disheveled hair needed brushing. See the full entry
condone
transitive verb to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning.He loathed cowardice and therefore could not condone his friend’s spineless behavior.He condoned his brother’s thievery. See the full entry