adjective having or showing wisdom and caution in practical matters; sensible.Being naturally prudent, she was not inclined to take such a risk.Postponing the expansion was a prudent decision. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
chilly
adjective producing an uncomfortably cool sensation.It was a chilly day for swimming, but a few of us braved the water. See the full entry
hone
transitive verb to make more effective or adept; perfect.He has honed his public speaking style and now sounds more confident. See the full entry
circumstance
noun definition: A circumstance is a certain situation. example:Let’s say you saw your friend cheating on a test; what would you do in that circumstance?That was a terrible situation, and you had…
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…