Word of the day
buttress
1. a source of defense or support
“she clung to her shrinking faith as a buttress against despair”
noun
/ˈbətrəs/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"Education can be a _____ buttress that helps combat ignorance in society."
Select three words related to buttress
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- anchor
- shield
- support
- hindrance
- obstacle
- weakness
Choose the phrase that uses buttress correctly
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Find a word related to buttress
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