I have had a great time using @dbuzz to share English words with you. Over the next few weeks, I will be building a brand called @EnglishWithNate (hive account already created). @Defintions will be a part

labyrinth (noun) - a maze The dense forest was a labyrinth of twisted branches and leaves. The game show contestant had to complete the labyrinth in under two minutes to received the prize money.

nullify (verb) - to counter or make unimportant The defense lawyer nullified the prosecutor's point with a great legal argument. The couple nullified their marriage because they were having intimate

cower (verb) - pull back in fear; shrink away from After the first punch, the boxer cowered in his corner of the ring. Brave men might still be afraid, but they do not run away from or cower from the enemy.

abasement (noun) - humiliation The entire village experienced abasement because of the dishonorable acts of one of its tribe members. The professor was not considerate of the students' feelings. He believed

Do you want to hear the words that we practiced this week? In this Words of the Week video, I will say the definitions and example sentences for bilk, hangar, knotty, and billowing? This is great for

Hive Definitions - Words of the Week - Bilk, Hangar, Knotty, Billowing

billowing (adjective) - fluttering or waving The billowing smoke from the burning house could be seen from miles away. The billowing flag brought pride and honor to the members of the military. Happy

knotty (adjective) - complex or difficult to solve The knotty mathematical equation seemed impossible to solve. Some people run away from knotty challenges. Others embrace the challenge and the opportunity

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hangar (noun) - a storage area for planes The aircraft hangar was filled with high tech planes built for the government. Everything was top secret. This hangar can be rented to store privately owned airplanes.

bilk (verb) - cheat or defraud The conman bilked the elderly woman of her life savings. Although dressed in fancy clothes, the woman only pretended to be a lawyer so that she could bilk unsuspecting clients.

nuance (noun) - a subtle difference in meaning In order to understand the nuances of a foreign language, you must also study and understand culture. Defense attorneys spend many years studying the nuances

abrasive (adjective) - coarse or harsh The man's personality is very abrasive. He turns people off when he starts to speak. When buying sandpaper, make sure you buy the right grit for your project. Some

plagiarism (noun) - taking credit for someone else's work (writings, ideas, etc). The punishment for plagiarism is severe. A student could be kicked out of the university. After the writer was accused

I will upvote my 5 favorite comments (based on grammar and creativity) from my @sumatranate account. Rules You have to use one or more of the following 5 words: enfranchise, bigot, covert, tangent, renown.

renown (noun) - fame The princess's renown spread across the entire region of the world. She was known for both her beauty and her wisdom. With the invention of the internet, anyone can seek renown and

tangent (noun) - moving away from the main topic or subject There were many tangents during the presidential debate. When I am trying to write a post, I try to not to get distracted from the main topic

covert (adjective) - undercover or hidden Covert military operations are top-secret and usually classified. The man's business intentions remain covert. He has a great idea, and he doesn't want anyone

bigot (noun) - prejudiced person Calling someone a bigot could be considered slander, as it might damage that person's reputation. The man self-identifies as a bigot, because he is openly intolerant of