adjective refined in manner; polished; elegant.The writer did not possess urbane manners, and some of his intellectual peers at the gala thought him crude. See the full entry

noun any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like.Shakers were members of a religious sect that originated in the…

transitive verb to throw forcefully.The pitcher hurled the ball toward home plate.In anger, he hurled the vase across the room. See the full entry

transitive verb to restore to good health or to an otherwise improved state of being.The clinic claims to have successfully rehabilitated countless patients with drug addiction. See the full entry

adjective in low spirits; sad, sullen, or gloomy.The exceptionally cold and dark days were making us all feel a little glum.He seems rather glum; why don’t you talk to him and try to cheer…