noun 1. a method of carving a gemstone so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another. 2. a stone carved so as to leave…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
forfeit
noun something demanded or given up as a penalty for neglect, misdeeds, or other failure to act as required by law, contract, or rules.The deposit will be kept as a forfeit if…
execute
transitive verb 1. to carry out or make real; do; accomplish.They received the necessary training to execute their assigned tasks.The skater executed three perfect jumps.The carpenters executed the designs of the architect….
abundance
noun an amount that is more than enough; a very plentiful quantity.There was an abundance of food at the Thanksgiving dinner. See the full entry
Weekly Quiz
With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their meanings with a quiz. Go to the Vocabulary Center, the words…