noun a succession, lasting several generations, of rulers from the same family or group.The last dynasty to rule over all of China was the Qing dynasty, whose emperors ruled from 1644 until…
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WOTD: pend
intransitive verb to await judgment or decision.His application for a patent is pending. See the full entry
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WOTD: optic
adjective of or concerning the eye or the sense of sight.The doctor found damage to the optic nerve. noun a part, esp. a lens, of a device that bends light, as for…
WOTD: influential
adjective having authority or influence.The wealthy newspaper publisher is a powerful and influential person in this city.His friends have been highly influential in his decisions. See the full entry