a group or party within, and often at odds with, a larger organization.Though most members of the party were in favor of the new regulation, one faction of the party was completely…
Word of the Day
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earthy
adjective 1. realistic, practical, and unpretentious.She found her new friends surprisingly earthy despite their aristocratic backgrounds. 2. unrefined, coarse, or sexually suggestive. See the full entry
cuisine
noun a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way.The chef is familiar with both Japanese and French cuisine.I…
defunct
adjective no longer in existence or use; dead; extinct.The tracks remain in this area although the railroad is defunct.Curtsying appears to be a defunct custom in the United States. See the full…
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary Center, the words…