noun a ruler who has complete power and authority.With the creation of the parliament, the king could no longer rule as a despot. See the full entry
Word of the Day
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bankrupt
adjective in a state of having been legally declared incapable of paying off one’s debts and having one’s assets administered by a court to compensate creditors.After years of struggling and being unable…
commend
transitive verb to cite with praise, as for some act or service.His captain commended him for his bravery.I commend you on your choice of this restaurant. See the full entry
inject
transitive verb to introduce (a fluid) or introduce a fluid into (someone or something) by force or pressure, as fuel into an engine cylinder, or a medicine into a muscle or vein.The…
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary Center, the words…