noun 1. one of the small, flat, polished faces of a cut gemstone.The many facets of this diamond make it sparkle in the light. 2. an angle, aspect, or phase, as of…
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WOTD: manifesto
noun a public statement of principles and intentions, usu. by an organized political group or leader of an organization or movement.The principles of our organization are all laid out in our manifesto….
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: palpable
adjective 1. easy to sense or perceive; obvious.The applicant’s nervousness was palpable although she attempted to appear calm.This palpable lie did nothing to aid the young man’s defense. 2. able to be…
WOTD: characterize
verb 1. to describe (someone or something) in terms of what one considers to be the most distinguishing feature or features; ascribe certain characteristics to.The press characterized him as a criminal although…