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1. The merchant did not lie abou ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tawdry (adjective) - of little value The merchant did not lie about the tawdry jewelry. He knew it was made from plastic and fake stones. My wife did not want the tawdry chair in our living room.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/7nko1j8vdvm1vvko96w8az</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/7nko1j8vdvm1vvko96w8az</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:04:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abstain (verb) - to go without or withdraw
1. During the fasting month ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abstain (verb) - to go without or withdraw During the fasting month, people abstain from food from sunrise to sunset. I cannot vote on this matter. I must abstain.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/q1keesnqjfkk2a7umfdret</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/q1keesnqjfkk2a7umfdret</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:29:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reprieve (noun) - a short period of rest or postponement of a sentence ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reprieve (noun) - a short period of rest or postponement of a sentence Since a reprieve was granted at the last moment, the man was not executed. I have been working long hours. I need a reprieve from]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/8s1c60ks17343bl2xha5z2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/8s1c60ks17343bl2xha5z2</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:50:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plausible (adjective) - can be believed or reasonable

1.  Although un ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plausible (adjective) - can be believed or reasonable Although unlikely, the man's explanation is plausible. I am filtering through all of the plausible causes to determine what really happened.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/didqwfjlqle8qki1iyjfru</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/didqwfjlqle8qki1iyjfru</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 23:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laceration (noun) - a cut

1. The doctor covered the man's laceration  ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laceration (noun) - a cut The doctor covered the man's laceration with a bandage. People are more likely to die from infection than the actual laceration.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/xc88jzgxykhbccm9x6ar65</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/xc88jzgxykhbccm9x6ar65</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:50:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ensconce (verb) - establish firmly in a position

1. After her reelect ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ensconce (verb) - establish firmly in a position After her reelection, the politician was ensconced as the opposition party leader. The business man plans to ensconce his son as the newest vice president]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/usjxt244nbz3j5aza52lg1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/usjxt244nbz3j5aza52lg1</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:21:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blatant (adjective) - obvious
1. His blatant disregard for traffic law ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blatant (adjective) - obvious His blatant disregard for traffic laws caused the accident. The blatant lie caused more distrust between the members of the family.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/fvcteq1u0jkx9i7eff4kgr</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/fvcteq1u0jkx9i7eff4kgr</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:09:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Absolution (noun) - forgiveness, pardon, or release

 1. The people of ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Absolution (noun) - forgiveness, pardon, or release The people of the kingdom protested when the King offered absolution to the criminal. Absolution may remove the punishment, but it does not guarantee]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/io3g2ks4rdddobs7ypeikb</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/io3g2ks4rdddobs7ypeikb</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:20:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tardy (adjective) - slow or late

1. Due to party last night, the coll ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tardy (adjective) - slow or late Due to party last night, the college student was tardy to his final exam. I will not accept you being tardy, unless you can explain why you showed up late.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/720hoz86tipwf893nesrc6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/720hoz86tipwf893nesrc6</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:17:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reprehensible (adjective) - shameful or very bad

 1. The entire famil ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reprehensible (adjective) - shameful or very bad The entire family refused to forgive the uncle for his reprehensible acts. In many places around the word, a person's reprehensible acts create shame for]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/zwrb4uu4s4vt4e566x3ui8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/zwrb4uu4s4vt4e566x3ui8</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:57:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plaudit (noun) - statement giving strong praise

1.  The President rec ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plaudit (noun) - statement giving strong praise The President received one plaudit after another. She is greatly loved by her people. The man felt uncomfortable when he received the plaudit from his commander.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/bgiojbko1cpazgn1sl0wm0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/bgiojbko1cpazgn1sl0wm0</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:55:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tangible (adjective) - can be touched
 1. Although many people prefer  ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tangible (adjective) - can be touched Although many people prefer storing their photos on their computer, there are people who still prefer tangible prints. Some people prefer quality time with their family.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/2x4dbcsm5lt6m7fnz6hg1h</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/2x4dbcsm5lt6m7fnz6hg1h</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:56:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Words are not just meant to be read.  Check out this video practice li ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Words are not just meant to be read. Check out this video practice listening, speaking, and comprehension!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/fvmya1953b78musx8fis9r</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/fvmya1953b78musx8fis9r</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 23:48:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eQmPxCx96d1wnJTybyfEWfnpdWmuHJZavrJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enigma (noun) - a puzzle or mystery

 1. The missing gold is still the ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enigma (noun) - a puzzle or mystery The missing gold is still the greatest enigma of the small California town. Even though the actor was famous, his life is still an enigma. Not much is know about him.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/yvkgbdkar0bd86bv1vjrzq</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/yvkgbdkar0bd86bv1vjrzq</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:02:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plaintiff (noun) - petitioner (in court of law)

1. The plaintiff aske ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plaintiff (noun) - petitioner (in court of law) The plaintiff asked for a divorce because she believed her husband was unfaithful. The plaintiff's lawyer asked that his client be awarded one million dollars.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/gamom1aohp80uk431vvm20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/gamom1aohp80uk431vvm20</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:52:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blasphemy (noun) - speech which offends religious sentiments

The man  ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blasphemy (noun) - speech which offends religious sentiments The man was accused of blasphemy for speaking against the well-known prophet. Many people struggle with doubt, but that does not mean that they]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/8k4f9rcikafq6iybn42kqt</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/8k4f9rcikafq6iybn42kqt</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:58:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abrogate (verb) - to deny or cancel

 1. The parents abrogated their r ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abrogate (verb) - to deny or cancel The parents abrogated their rights to the child when they placed him for adoption. The business man did not abrogate his employees' benefits during the pandemic.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/cebs4ng2qmypj6q5ysk56a</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/cebs4ng2qmypj6q5ysk56a</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:39:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our New Year's Eve Words of the Week Video is ready!

https://youtu.be ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our New Year's Eve Words of the Week Video is ready!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/iugaw3bhzcdxmw36wqrwvh</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/iugaw3bhzcdxmw36wqrwvh</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 17:07:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45dtD6vxTLAT6tQjtTtfbBYvLHKzjmSkZj1ti?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandstand (noun) - the main seating area for spectators

1. New York  ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grandstand (noun) - the main seating area for spectators New York City had to modify their grandstands due to the pandemic. The stadium's new VIP box is considered a premier grandstand.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/h4j40k052yxha9z841m7n7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/h4j40k052yxha9z841m7n7</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:00:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have new words each week.  Last week was Christmas word.  This week ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have new words each week. Last week was Christmas word. This week is New Year's! In case you missed it, check out this Words of the Week video for our Christmas-themed words!]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/y0da3jfm1r9177e2ky654e</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@definitions/y0da3jfm1r9177e2ky654e</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[definitions]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:31:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45dxDvsExMnY1hDSLMxqRitbTAuj72oDj1nzA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>