noun a small patch of light or color.Flecks of light played across the wall. See the full entry

adjective of, based on, or relating to matters of religion or the study of religion.He doesn’t have strong religious beliefs, yet he very much enjoys theological discussions. See the full entry

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adjective excited by lust; lecherous.The shapely barmaid was accustomed to the salacious stares of the men she served. See the full entry

intransitive verb to surrender or acquiesce.The vanquished nation was forced to capitulate to the terms of the victors.When his lawyer reminded him of the terms of the legal agreement, he capitulated.The police…