noun 1. a holy or sacred place, especially the holiest part of a place of worship.The priest prayed alone in the sanctuary before the service began. 2. a place that offers refuge…
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WOTD: niche
noun 1. a crevice or recessed area, especially an ornamental one set in a wall to hold a statue, urn, or the like.That niche is the best place to display that bust…
WOTD: 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. Click here to go…
WOTD: merriment
noun lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. Playing charades brought merriment to what had been a dull party. See the full entry
WOTD: embrace
transitive verb 1. to clasp in one’s arms; hug.The returning soldier ran to his wife and embraced her. 2. to take up or accept readily.Scientists were reluctant to embrace the theory at…