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Word for Today :

juncture

noun | JUNK-cher

Definition

1 : a point of time; especially : one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances

2 : joint, connection

3 : an instance of joining : junction
 
#326
Word for Today :

translucent

adjective | trans-LOO-sunt

Definition

1 : permitting the passage of light:
a : transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly

b : clear, transparent

2 : free from disguise or falseness
 
#329
Word for Today :

abstain

verb | ub-STAYN

Definition

1 : to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice

2 : to choose not to vote
 
#330
Word for Today :

gauntlet

noun | GAWNT-lut

Definition

1 : a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand

2 : any of various protective gloves used especially in industry

3 : an open challenge (as to combat) — used in phrases like throw down the gauntlet

4 : a dress glove extending above the wrist
 
#333
Word for Today :

pachyderm

noun | PAK-ih-derm

Definition : any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin; especially : elephant
 
#340
Word for Today :

leitmotif

noun | LYTE-moh-teef

Definition

1 : a melodic phrase or figure that accompanies the reappearance of an idea, person, or situation in a music drama

2 : a dominant recurring theme
 
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