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April 1, 2017
71%    29%    #30 votes

What does edict mean?

edict(noun)
a formal or authoritative proclamation

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March 31, 2017
73%    27%    #33 votes

What does derivative mean?

derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative(noun)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

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March 30, 2017
79%    21%    #56 votes

What does compunction mean?

compunction, remorse, self-reproach(noun)
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

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March 29, 2017
76%    24%    #32 votes

What does abject mean?

abject, low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy(adj)
of the most contemptible kind

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March 28, 2017
59%    41%    #16 votes

What does remedy mean?

redress, remedy, remediation(noun)
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

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March 27, 2017
89%    11%    #40 votes

What does Pertinent mean?

pertinent(adj)
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

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March 26, 2017
76%    24%    #52 votes

What does thwart mean?

thwart, cross thwart(verb)
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

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