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…

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intransitive verb to lump, hold, or stick together.The hot metal plates are pressed together until they cohere. See the full entry