transitive verb to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive.He deluded the couple into thinking that the scheme was a wise investment. See the full entry
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WOTD: fledge
transitive verb to tend (a young bird) and prepare it for flight.Both parents help fledge their young. intransitive verb to grow flight feathers.The young chick has not yet fledged. See the full…
WOTD: explicate
transitive verb to make clear or explain completely.He knew he had to do this, but he could not explicate the reason. See the full entry
WOTD: guise
noun external appearance or semblance, esp. if deceptive.That man is a monster in the guise of a human being!This is no more than a swindle in the guise of a loan offer….