https://www.vocabdictionary.com Latest English vocabulary words, definitions, phonetic pronunciations, and comprehensive grammar guides. en-US Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:42:16 GMT https://www.vocabdictionary.com/english/sinking The act or process of descending below the surface of a liquid, ground, or structure. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:41:24 GMT https://www.vocabdictionary.com/english/sinking Vocabulary https://www.vocabdictionary.com/english/senior-master A senior male teacher in a school who holds a position of authority or administrative responsibility, typically second-in-command to the headmaster. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:41:21 GMT https://www.vocabdictionary.com/english/senior-master Vocabulary https://www.vocabdictionary.com/english/uncap To remove the cap, lid, or cover from something. 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