transitive verb to restore to good health or to an otherwise improved state of being.The clinic claims to have successfully rehabilitated countless patients with drug addiction. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
glum
adjective in low spirits; sad, sullen, or gloomy.The exceptionally cold and dark days were making us all feel a little glum.He seems rather glum; why don’t you talk to him and try to cheer…
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…
cohere
intransitive verb to lump, hold, or stick together.The hot metal plates are pressed together until they cohere. See the full entry
versatile
adjective having numerous skills or abilities, usually being able to turn easily from one type of thing engaged in to another.She is a versatile actress capable of playing very different types of…