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step-down
5 June 2026 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (noun) A reduction in amount or size.
Synonyms: diminution, decrease.
Usage: Having just declared bankruptcy, Lester admitted that his grand plans for renovating his kitchen needed a drastic step-down.
lamentation
4 June 2026 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (noun) A cry of sorrow and grief.
Synonyms: wail, plaint.
Usage: It was pitiful to see him press his throat with his fat hand to keep from bursting into sobs and lamentations.
witticism
3 June 2026 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (noun) A remark or expression characterized by cleverness in perception and choice of words.
Synonyms: quip, sally, pun, one-liner, riposte, pleasantry, repartee, epigram, bon mot.
Usage: They received his witticism with a piercing shriek of laughter.