Word of the Day

noun an unwanted but necessary task; burden.As the manager, the onus was on him to fire this very amiable but inefficient employee. See the full entry

transitive verb to supply with food or other essential nutriments.Mammals nourish their young with milk.Rain nourishes the plants. See the full entry

noun an event, circumstance, or thing coming before another.The cannon was an antecedent of the gun. See the full entry

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noun an outline or view of something from the side.Her face has a delicate profile. See the full entry