Word of the Day — Archive Page #20

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July 6, 2024
60%    40%    #50 votes

What does polemic mean?

polemicist, polemist, polemic(noun)
a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)

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July 5, 2024
66%    34%    #44 votes

What does supersede mean?

supplant, replace, supersede, supervene upon, supercede(verb)
take the place or move into the position of

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July 4, 2024
60%    40%    #46 votes

What does tractable mean?

tractable, manipulable(adj)
easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)

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July 3, 2024
60%    40%    #32 votes

What does gossip mean?

chitchat, chit-chat, chit chat, small talk, gab, gabfest, gossip, tittle-tattle, chin wag, chin-wag, chin wagging, chin-wagging, causerie(noun)
light informal conversation for social occasions

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July 2, 2024
76%    24%    #38 votes

What does incidence mean?

incidence, relative incidence(noun)
the relative frequency of occurrence of something

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July 1, 2024
67%    33%    #51 votes

What does svelte mean?

polished, refined, svelte, urbane(adj)
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

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June 30, 2024
77%    23%    #85 votes

What does recompense mean?

recompense(noun)
payment or reward (as for service rendered)

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