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ordeal

Posted on February 17, 2023February 9, 2023 by Wordsmyth

noun a painful, exhausting, or emotionally trying experience, esp. when regarded as a test of a person’s endurance or character.A medical internship can be as much an ordeal as a learning experience.The…

treachery

Posted on February 16, 2023February 9, 2023 by Wordsmyth

noun violation of faith or allegiance; betrayal.His treachery in cheating his own brother saddened their family. See the full entry

betray

Posted on February 15, 2023February 9, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb 1. to be disloyal to; commit treason against.A spy can be tempted to betray his own country. 2. to be unfaithful to.They say he betrayed the gang by associating with…

intercept

Posted on February 14, 2023February 9, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to stop or seize, thereby interrupting the movement or progress of.The police intercepted the thieves as they attempted to escape.The smugglers’ boat was intercepted by the Coast Guard. noun an…

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Posted on February 13, 2023March 31, 2023 by Wordsmyth

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