noun a state of unconsciousness, insensibility, or torpor.The police officer was unable to talk to the hospitalized victim as she was still in a stupor. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: trove
noun a collection of valuable or desirable things; treasure-trove.A trove of gold coins was found in the sunken ship.She discovered a trove of valuable antiques in her grandmother’s attic. See the full…
WOTD: covetous
adjective desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy.He had to admit that he was covetous of his brother’s vast wealth. See the full entry
WOTD: rigorous
adjective 1. showing strictness or sternness.The soldiers were kept to a rigorous military regimen. 2. harsh or severe.Life is precarious in the rigorous arctic climate. See the full entry
Weekly Quiz
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