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…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
unruly
adjective not easy to restrict; difficult or impossible to control; wild.The baby-sitter tried to calm the unruly child. See the full entry
sputter
verb to spit out saliva or bits of food while speaking in a fast or excited way.The little boy sputtered and cried about the broken toy. See the full entry
menace
noun that which poses a danger or threatens injury or harm; threat.Wild dogs have become a menace in the village.The famous gangster Al Capone was considered a menace to society.Members of the…
commemorate
transitive verb to honor the memory of with some special token or ceremony.The U.S. Postal Service will issue a postage stamp that commemorates Mother Teresa’s birthday. See the full entry