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heartburn
25 April 2026 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (noun) A burning sensation, usually centered in the middle of the chest near the sternum, caused by the reflux of acidic stomach fluids that enter the lower end of the esophagus.
Synonyms: pyrosis.
Usage: Why, a single glass of beer would give me heartburn and spoil my next good meal.
condolence
24 April 2026 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (noun) An expression of sympathy with another's grief.
Synonyms: commiseration.
Usage: I hoped that my words of condolence would offer the grieving family some comfort.
nyctalopia
23 April 2026 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (noun) Inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder.
Synonyms: moon blindness, night blindness.
Usage: Sharon's nyctalopia was so severe that she needed a flashlight to find light switches at night.