1. loud, unrestrained, and in high spirits; rowdy.They complained about the boisterous drinking party next door. 2. rough and turbulent, as weather.The waves were boisterous in the storm. See the full entry
Word of the Day
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WOTD: woe
noun 1. great suffering or sorrow.Made to live with a cruel aunt, her childhood was filled with woe.His death caused much woe to his family. 2. trouble or misfortune.His money woes kept…
WOTD: accentuate
transitive verb 1. to emphasize; draw attention to.Lipstick accentuates a person’s lips.The author accentuates the fact that hers is only one theory out of many.Repeating the same information in every paragraph only…
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WOTD: paramount
adjective foremost in importance, power, or the like; chief.The safety of the citizens was the paramount concern of the mayor at that point.The usefulness of the plant in treating disease was of…