verb to spit out saliva or bits of food while speaking in a fast or excited way.The little boy sputtered and cried about the broken toy. See the full entry

noun that which poses a danger or threatens injury or harm; threat.Wild dogs have become a menace in the village.The famous gangster Al Capone was considered a menace to society.Members of the…

transitive verb to honor the memory of with some special token or ceremony.The U.S. Postal Service will issue a postage stamp that commemorates Mother Teresa’s birthday. See the full entry

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adjective without motion; fixed.The static expression on your face makes me think that you don’t care. See the full entry