arcane adjective definition: of a secret or esoteric nature; mysterious or known only to a few people.examples: Her interest lies in the arcane rituals of ancient peoples.Only an expert can understand the…
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WOTD: ductile
ductile adjective definition 1: able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin.example: Copper is a ductile metal. definition 2: easily shaped; plastic. definition 3: willing…
WOTD: synthesis
synthesis noun definition 1: the combining of discrete elements into a unified compound or entity, or the unified whole formed by such a combining. example: Her newest work of art is a…
WOTD: empirical
empirical adjective definition: based on or verifiable by experience or experiment, rather than on or by theory.example: Claims for the effectiveness of the drug are based on empirical evidence. Scientists use the…
WOTD: besetting
besetting adjective definition: constantly tormenting, troubling, or preoccupying, as a need, temptation, or sin. example: She always had a besetting need to be first in everything; for her, all of life was…