English word of the day

Definition: (noun) A person who has retired into seclusion for religious reasons. Synonyms: hermit. Usage: He lived in Paris more lonely than an anchorite in the deserts of Thebes.

Definition: (verb) To whip or flog. Synonyms: scourge. Usage: The prisoner was flagellated for his recent escape attempt.

Definition: (verb) Remove completely from recognition or memory. Synonyms: obliterate. Usage: Allow me to propose a remedy, to efface the shame, and to render it as if not done.