adjective 1. lasting or intended to last for an indefinite or unlimited time.His large inheritance from his father gives him a perpetual income. 2. recurring or continuing without stop or interruption.The inventor’s…
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WOTD: rile
transitive verb 1. to make angry; irritate or annoy.Customers’ complaints always rile the chef.I try to ignore his comments, but he really knows how to rile me! See the full entry
WOTD: aspersion
noun an insulting or defamatory remark about someone; derogation; slander.He took any opportunity to cast aspersions on her intelligence and ability to do her job. See the full entry
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…
WOTD: conundrum
1. a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution.Who or what produced these mysterious crop circles is still a conundrum for scientists.How to continue to provide necessary services to the…