transitive verb to cause to begin burning; set on fire; kindle.He ignited the charcoal with his lighter. to subject to intense heat; cause to glow with heat.The fire in the building ignited…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: hazy
adjective 1. marked or obscured by haze; misty.The sky was hazy over the city.We could just make out some hazy mountains in the distance. 2. unclear, vague, or confused.I have only a…
WOTD: obsolete
adjective 1. no longer in use, as a word or expression, or a type of implement or equipment.Many of the words used by Shakespeare have become obsolete and cannot be understood by…
Quiz of the Week
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…
WOTD: elapse
intransitive verb to slip by or come to an end, as a period of time or something limited to a period of time. Weeks elapsed before we heard from her.The warranty elapsed…