SAT word of the day

verge


Part of Speech	noun
Head Word	verge
Definition	A rod or staff, carried as an emblem of authority as, the verge, carried before a dean.
Origin	F. - verge L. E. wisp.

Part of Speech	intransitive verb (no object for the verb)
Head Word	verge
Definition	To border upon to tend to incline to come near to approach.
Origin	L. - bend, turn cf. Skr. turn.

Articles

6/2/2009 C�s Window of Opportunity

A year ago today, New Englanders were on the verge of celebrating the first Celtics championship in 22 years. ...

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Headlines

Headline - 5/31/2009 Lester Saves Sox from Sweep

... the Sox out of first place, the boys were on the verge of getting swept for the first time this season. But Lester ...

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