transitive verb to order or recommend (a drug or the like) as a medical remedy.The doctor prescribed a new drug for the patient’s skin condition.This medicine is frequently prescribed to treat the…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
demon
noun an evil spirit; fiend.They believed that she had been possessed by a demon. See the full entry
delegation
noun a group of persons selected to represent others, as at a conference or convention.The chieftain sent a delegation to initiate peace talks with the enemy. See the full entry
complication
noun something that makes a situation more difficult or involved.The bad weather has caused a complication in our travel plans. See the full entry
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study the words of the week, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary…