noun the state or quality of being careless or slack; looseness.The laxity of the new supervisor was the cause of inefficiency and loss of discipline among the work staff. See the full…
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tread
transitive verb to step or walk on, over, in, or along.He tread the new carpet cautiously.The children enjoyed treading the leaves as they walked through the woods. See the full entry
solely
adverb completely or exclusively.She acted solely out of selfishness. See the full entry
portal
noun a doorway or entrance, especially a large and imposing one.The prince and his retinue came on horseback through the castle’s portal. See the full entry
moderate
adjective not too much or too little; within limits.He paid a moderate price for the book.There was a moderate change in the temperature last night. See the full entry