noun conduct that is bad, immoral, or illegal.He’d been imprisoned several times for wrongdoing of various sorts, and it didn’t appear that he had any intention of mending his ways. See the…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: nondescript
adjective having no individual distinctiveness; lacking in notable features.It was just another night on the road in a nondescript hotel room. noun a nondescript person or thing. See the full entry
WOTD: savor
noun the taste or smell of something, or a particular taste or smell.The sauce has a slight savor of roasted garlic.The savor of baked bread filled the air. intransitive verb to have…
WOTD: aloof
adjective uninvolved or distant; indifferent.It was hard to get to know her, as she seemed so cool and aloof.How can you remain aloof when you know the country is in peril? adverb…
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. Click here to go to the Vocabulary…