Word of the Day

noun a loud shrill cry of fear, joy, or surprise.She let out a shriek when I jumped out from behind the door. See the full entry

noun a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person.The duke arrived at the castle with a large retinue of guards and servants. See the full entry

adjective shining; glossy; bright.The new snow was lustrous in the moonlight.Her dull graying hair had once been lustrous and vibrantly red. See the full entry

noun the condition of being well known or respected by a great number of people.Joe found fame and fortune as an actor. See the full entry

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…