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Category: Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
dungeon
noun a jail or jail cell, esp. a dark, damp one underground.The prisoner was sent to the dungeon beneath the castle. See the full entry
cavity
noun a hollow or hollowed-out place.The marine biologists found hidden cavities in the seafloor.The dentist filled three cavities in the child’s teeth. See the full entry
obscene
adjective offensive to accepted views of morality and decency, or to one’s own sense of morality and decency.The provocative movie was banned in some countries as it was considered obscene.It is obscene…
maroon
transitive verb to put and leave (someone) ashore on an island or remote coast.The shipwreck marooned the survivors on an uncharted island. noun of or pertaining to a dark brownish red color.The…