adjective deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position.She was a venerable woman who helped thousands of people through her work with the charity. See the…
Word of the Day
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marathon
noun a cross-country footrace of 26.2 miles.Several runners from Kenya competed in the marathon this year. See the full entry
Illuminate
transitive verb to make bright with light; illumine.Spotlights illuminated the stage. intransitive verb to become illuminated. See the full entry
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…
unleash
transitive verb to set free from or as if from a leash.They unleashed the dog when they got into the woods.The gods unleashed their fury upon humankind.The author’s bold statement unleashed an…