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WOTD: chafe
transitive verb to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing.The tight sleeves chafe my wrists. intransitive verb to rub or press against something, esp. resulting in friction or wear.The donkey chafed against…
WOTD: falter
intransitive verb to move, speak, or function hesitatingly or unsteadily; stumble.He seemed to be winning the race, but the horse faltered in the final stretch.The soloist prayed that she would not falter…
WOTD: verbal
adjective of or relating to words.He has trouble with math, but he has strong verbal ability. noun in grammar, a word or phrase, esp. an adjective or noun, that is derived from…
WOTD: maelstrom
noun 1. an exceptionally turbulent or powerful whirlpool. 2. any turbulent or overpowering situation.Thousands had lost family members in the maelstrom of the war. See the full entry