noun 1. a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob.The cries and the shouts of the rabble could be heard from blocks away. 2. persons of the lower classes; uneducated or common people…
Wordsmyth
WOTD: waylay
transitive verb to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for.The stagecoach was waylaid on its way to the next town. to hinder the progress of; intercept.Unexpected problems waylaid the construction…
WOTD: tantamount
adjective equal to or the same as; equivalent.His rebellious act was tantamount to treason.They claimed that her silence was tantamount to an admission of guilt. See the full entry
WOTD: matriculate
verb to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, esp. a college or university.She was accepted by the university and will matriculate in the fall. See the full entry
Wordsmyth dictionary app for students and ELL
Wordsmyth’s Student & ELL Dictionary is now available on the App Store and Google Play. The app is designed for students and English language learners.