noun any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like.Shakers were members of a religious sect that originated in the…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
hurl
transitive verb to throw forcefully.The pitcher hurled the ball toward home plate.In anger, he hurled the vase across the room. See the full entry
rehabilitate
transitive verb to restore to good health or to an otherwise improved state of being.The clinic claims to have successfully rehabilitated countless patients with drug addiction. See the full entry
glum
adjective in low spirits; sad, sullen, or gloomy.The exceptionally cold and dark days were making us all feel a little glum.He seems rather glum; why don’t you talk to him and try to cheer…
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…