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Category: Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
unleash
transitive verb to set free from or as if from a leash.They unleashed the dog when they got into the woods.The gods unleashed their fury upon humankind.The author’s bold statement unleashed an…
phony
adjective (informal) not real or genuine; fake.She could tell he was wearing a phony beard and mustache. See the full entry
kindle
transitive verb to build or start (a fire).The campers used twigs and matches to kindle a fire. See the full entry
manure
noun the waste matter of animals, esp. that of cows and horses, used as a fertilizer. Manure is often mixed with other organic materials such as straw. The farmers are spreading manure…