adjective characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent.The country must make judicious use of the scarce resources it has.A judicious parent thinks carefully when deciding how to discipline a child. See…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
chaos
noun a state, condition, or place of complete disorder and confusion.The nation was plunged into chaos by the bloody coup d’état.The office is always in chaos before a major deadline.Your desk is…
panache
noun a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner.It wasn’t her wit or looks that drew people to her; it was her panache, the unique and confident style in which she moved and…
eminent
adjective outstanding in position or achievement; prominent; distinguished.She’s an eminent scientist who’s made illustrious contributions to the field of medicine.Several eminent scholars were scheduled to speak at the conference. 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…