intransitive verb to make mocking or derisive comments. intransitive verb to ridicule, taunt, or jeer at. noun a mocking or derisive comment.The talk show host’s humorous gibes at the politician made the…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: underscore
transitive verb to emphasize by, or as if by, drawing a line beneath.The fact that this accident occurred underscores the need for stricter safety measures. to draw a line or lines underneath…
WOTD: earthy
adjective 1. realistic, practical, and unpretentious.She found her new friends surprisingly earthy despite their aristocratic backgrounds. 2. unrefined, coarse, or sexually suggestive. 3. consisting of the properties of earth; of the soil….
WOTD: tedium
noun the state or condition of being tedious, dull, or wearisome; monotony.Helping customers find things in the store broke up the tedium of stocking the shelves. See the full entry
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…