noun a break or crack.He has a fracture in one of his leg bones. Full Entry → Watch a video explainer about this word.
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vicious
adjective characterized by vice; wicked; immoral.He left his home and embarked on a vicious life in the city. See the full entry
skillet
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
oratory
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