1. a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction.Their private use of government funds was a scandal. 2. the damage or…

noun the whole extent or range of anything.Her vast literary knowledge covers the gamut of genres from graphic novels to epic poems. See the full entry

transitive verb to obtain or extract from an original source (usu. fol. by “from”).Many medicines have ingredients that are derived from plants.From what source did you derive that information? intransitive verb to…

transitive verb to hinder, oppose, or frustrate.Roadblocks thwarted their plan to escape.His own shortcomings are thwarting him. noun a seat set crosswise in a small boat, esp. for an oarsman. See the…

adjective 1. sudden and unexpected.We were surprised by the abrupt change in the weather. 2. brusque in manner; curt.His abrupt manner makes him seem impatient or unsympathetic.That nurse is a bit too…