Word of the Day

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Word of the Day:

Word: Succumb

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: To give in to a stronger power, yield

Synonyms: submit, surrender

Antonym: victorious

Sentence: The 20 warriors did not succumb to the 100 warriors even though they were outnumbered.

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