transitive verb 1. to inflict or carry out (punishment, revenge, destruction, or the like).The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal towns.The war wreaked destruction over the entire region.The tsar wreaked punishment on…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: advantageous
adjective offering benefit, gain, or profit. Having experience in that particular area put her in an advantageous position.Fluency in another language can be advantageous in the job market.The hotel’s being near the…
WOTD: integrity
noun 1. a strong sense of honesty and morality; firmness of moral and ethical character. He showed great integrity when he refused to lie for his employer. 2. the condition of being whole…
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…
WOTD: defile
transitive verb 1. to make unclean, foul, or filthy.The food pantry was defiled by rats. 2. to destroy the perfection or purity of.Clusters of billboards defiled the pristine landscape. 3. to dishonor…