Word of the Day

noun a shallow pan with a long handle, used for frying food; frying pan.There was bacon frying in the skillet when she came down for breakfast. See the full entry

noun the art of public speaking.He has good ideas, but he needs to improve his skill in oratory if he wants to win an election. See the full entry

adjective without question; certain.That there will be another eruption of the volcano is indubitable; the question is when. See the full entry

adjective for the purposes of making right; remedial or rectifying.His eyes need corrective surgeryThe prison was intended to be a corrective institution. See the full entry

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