noun an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position.The radical priest’s polemic on contraception caused a furor. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
ogre
noun an ugly giant or monster in folk tales and children’s stories. Ogres are said to eat people.The people of the village told frightening tales of an ogre who lived in a…
heretofore
adverb prior to this time; before now.The building that was the hospital heretofore is now a nursing home. See the full entry
functional
adjective serving a purpose or able to serve the intended purpose.We have two televisions, but one is not functional.My mother was not functional for two weeks after her operation. See the full…
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…