Word of the day
thaw
1. make or become friendlier or more cordial
“she thawed out sufficiently to allow a smile to appear”
2. (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming
“the river thawed and barges of food began to reach the capital”
3. make (something) warm enough to become liquid or soft
“European exporters simply thawed their beef before unloading”
verb
/θɔ/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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"After the apology, their relationship began to thaw, and the _____ faded."
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- mellow
- relax
- stiffen
- soften
- harden
- jell
Choose the phrase that uses thaw correctly
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Find a word related to thaw
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