[more off–key; most off–key] not in tune : above or below the proper pitch Some of the notes were slightly off-key. — off–key adverb He sang off-key.
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Insidious
This word has Latin roots that mean “sitting in,” as in “sitting in a hiding place, lying in wait, about to trap or attack someone.” Insidious people and things are secret, sneaky, and tricky, as if they’re planning to trap things Read More …
Struggle
Verb [no object] 1 : to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems He has been struggling with the problem of how to keep good workers from leaving. They struggled for the right to Read More …
Stack
1 [count] : a usually neat pile : a group of things that are put one on top of the other He had arranged the letters in stacks. She took a magazine from near the top of the stack. — often + Read More …
Downpour
Olfactory
Adjective “Olfaction” is the ability to smell. (“Olfaction” has Latin roots that literally mean “smell making,” which explains why it looks like other words about making things, like “factory.”) So, something olfactory involves the sense of smell. Pronunciation: ole FACK tuh Read More …
Chat
Verb 1 : to talk with someone in a casual way We chatted about our plans for the summer. called him up to chat 2 : to talk over the Internet by sending messages back and forth in a chat room She stayed up Read More …
Snowdrift
Limp
Verb [no object] 1 : to walk in a slow and awkward way because of an injury to a leg or foot The injured player limped off the court. The dog was limping slightly. 2 : to go or continue slowly or with difficulty The Read More …
mold
Verb 1 a : [+ object] : to form or press (something, such as wax, plastic, clay, or dough) into a particular shape mold dough into loaves of bread 1 b : [+ object] : to make (something) from a material that Read More …