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salacious

Posted on May 2, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wordsmyth

adjective excited by lust; lecherous.The shapely barmaid was accustomed to the salacious stares of the men she served. See the full entry

capitulate

Posted on May 1, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb to surrender or acquiesce.The vanquished nation was forced to capitulate to the terms of the victors.When his lawyer reminded him of the terms of the legal agreement, he capitulated.The police…

dissipate

Posted on April 30, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving.The sun dissipated the fog. See the full entry

envious

Posted on April 29, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wordsmyth

adjective showing or feeling envy.I have to admit that I am envious of my sister’s talent. See the full entry

corporeal

Posted on April 28, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wordsmyth

adjective having to do with a physical body; bodily.In his dreams, he escaped corporeal existence and flew with the angels. See the full entry

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