adjective aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause.Many people feared violence as the anti-government protesters were becoming more militant. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
deference
noun respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another.The hotel provided slippers and a cotton robe, along with the usual basket of fruit, in deference to the visiting…
brawl
noun a noisy fight or argument.A brawl broke out between the police and the demonstrators, and many people were injured. See the full entry
annotate
transitive verb to provide (a written work) with explanatory notes or critical commentary.The translated version of the book was annotated in order to explain important aspects of Russian culture. See the full…
Weekly Quiz
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…