Word of the Day

adjective producing a rich and abundant growth.The plants will thrive on this fruitful soil. See the full entry

transitive verb to be about to occur or appear.The tornado was impending and we hurried to get to safety. See the full entry

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…

noun unprovoked hostile action against a country by another’s military forces.The nation retaliated for its neighbor’s aggression by launching missiles. See the full entry

adjective not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous.He punched the man for making an unseemly remark about his wife. See the full entry