Wordsmyth

noun 1. a body that radiates or reflects light, such as the sun or moon. 2. a famous, important, or inspirational person.The conference brought together luminaries from every field of knowledge to…

adjective proud in a manner that shows disdain for others; arrogant.The haughty headwaiter’s job seemed to be to make diners feel like bumpkins. See the full entry

intransitive verb 1. to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, esp. with the mouth open.The fans gaped at the celebrities. 2. to hold the mouth open for any reason, as in yawning.The…

noun a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, esp. because of cynicism or pessimism.They went ahead with their ambitious plan despite the arguments of the naysayers. See the full entry

transitive verb 1. (informal) to trick by deceptive claims, flattery, or the like; deceive.They bamboozled him into believing they were policemen. 2. to mystify or confuse.This problem utterly bamboozles me. See the…