adjective liable to error.As a teenager now, he’d begun to see his parents as fallible human beings. See the full entry
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abduct
transitive verb to carry off or lead away, esp. by force; kidnap.The heiress was abducted and held for ransom. See the full entry
venerable
adjective deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position.She was a venerable woman who helped thousands of people through her work with the charity. See the…
marathon
noun a cross-country footrace of 26.2 miles.Several runners from Kenya competed in the marathon this year. See the full entry
Illuminate
transitive verb to make bright with light; illumine.Spotlights illuminated the stage. intransitive verb to become illuminated. See the full entry