Word of the day

wiseacre

1. a person who pretends to have wisdom or knowledge, regarded with scorn or irritation by others; a know-it-all

“the wiseacres forecast a collapse of the building”

noun

/ˈwaɪzˌeɪkər/

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wiseacre

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"The wiseacre loves to _____ everyone, even if it means bending the truth."

Select three words related to wiseacre

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  • majesty
  • honor
  • braggart
  • eminence
  • pedant
  • windbag

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