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Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
psychic
adjective of, caused by, or pertaining to nonphysical, spiritual, or supernatural processes or influences.Telepathy is a form of psychic experience. See the full entry
oblige
transitive verb to cause to feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way.His conscience obliged him to take care of his elderly parents despite the hardship it involved.Being…
effectiveness
noun the quality or condition of working as intended or of having the desired result.The effectiveness of the drug has been proven in numerous studies. See the full entry
dependent
adjective relying on another for help or support.The family has two dependent children.Previously, the country had been a dependent colony.The baby birds are still dependent on their parents for food. See the…