Word of the Day — Archive Page #358

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July 15, 2017
69%    31%    #36 votes

What does evince mean?

express, show, evince(verb)
give expression to

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July 14, 2017
90%    10%    #9 votes

What does feral mean?

feral, ferine, savage(adj)
wild and menacing

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July 13, 2017
86%    14%    #66 votes

What does decry mean?

condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate, excoriate(verb)
express strong disapproval of

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July 12, 2017
71%    29%    #41 votes

What does cacophony mean?

blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor, din(noun)
a loud harsh or strident noise

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July 11, 2017
61%    39%    #28 votes

What does burnish mean?

polish, gloss, glossiness, burnish(verb)
the property of being smooth and shiny

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July 10, 2017
73%    27%    #46 votes

What does boon mean?

blessing, boon(noun)
a desirable state

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July 9, 2017
86%    14%    #77 votes

What does anathema mean?

anathema, bete noire(noun)
a detested person

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