noun the wish to harm or hurt others; hostility; animosity.She said those hurtful things out of sheer malice.I have forgiven him, and I no longer feel any malice toward him.His hitting her…
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concoct
transitive verb to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients.He concocted an elaborate dessert. See the full entry
timely
adjective occurring punctually or at just the right moment.Your timely payments are appreciated.The doctor’s timely arrival saved the patient’s life.Her timely suggestion prevented a great deal of embarrassment. See the full entry
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With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary Center, the words…
graphic
adjective of or related to pictorial or typographical representations such as photography, painting, and printing.He is responsible for the graphic design of the magazine. noun a piece of graphic art. See the…