noun the football player who calls the plays and handles the ball in most plays.The quarterback passed the ball to a wide receiver. See the full entry
provocation
noun the act of inciting or challenging another to react.The leaders reacted to this provocation by launching their own missile strikes in return. See the full entry
Weekly Quiz
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unruly
adjective not easy to restrict; difficult or impossible to control; wild.The baby-sitter tried to calm the unruly child. See the full entry
sputter
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