adjective composed and dignified.The police had prepared for a disruptive protest, not this sedate gathering of concerned citizens.The bride’s father is normally a boisterous character, but he was quite sedate throughout the…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
garb
noun clothes, especially those characteristic of a particular profession, way of life, or the like.I never wear my office garb on the weekends.Prison garb tended to be gray, but is now often…
raze
transitive verb to knock down or tear down (a structure); level.The old stadium was razed in order to build the new sports complex. See the full entry
maximize
transitive verb to increase or enlarge as much as possible.Getting a strong education maximizes your opportunities for the future.The new machines helped the company maximize its production. See the full entry
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. Go to the Vocabulary…