noun dirt, soot, or the like, esp. clinging to or embedded in a surface.The stove hadn’t been cleaned for years and was covered in grime.You’ll need a stiff brush to remove this…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: seduce
transitive verb to lead into a course of action not considered proper or moral; corrupt.He’d been raised to show kindness to others, but now he was seduced by power. See the full…
WOTD: impair
transitive verb to weaken, damage, or cause to diminish in value or quality.Consuming alcohol can impair one’s ability to operate a vehicle.Communication was impaired by the lack of qualified translators. See the…
WOTD: martial
adjective of, pertaining to, suggestive of, or inclined to war or combat.The training gives the soldiers considerable martial prowess.Karate is one of the martial arts.Despite their martial success, the invaders were unable…
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. Click here to go to the Vocabulary…