Word of the Day — Archive Page #84
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April 12, 2023
76% 24% #79 votesWhat does scrutinize mean?
- size up, take stock, scrutinize, scrutinise(verb)
- to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
April 11, 2023
64% 36% #65 votesWhat does proximate mean?
- proximate(adj)
- closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects
April 9, 2023
68% 32% #79 votesWhat does vindicate mean?
- justify, vindicate(verb)
- show to be right by providing justification or proof
April 8, 2023
72% 28% #65 votesWhat does opaque mean?
- opaque(adj)
- not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
April 7, 2023
72% 28% #76 votesWhat does utopian mean?
- Utopian(adj)
- an idealistic (but usually impractical) social reformer
April 6, 2023
77% 23% #96 votesWhat does scabrous mean?
- lepidote, leprose, scabrous, scaly, scurfy(adj)
- rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
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