noun superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like.There is a preponderance of small colleges on their list of the top liberal arts schools.In looking at the Middle Ages, we see…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
molecule
noun the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of that substance. A molecule is made up of a single atom or group of atoms.Each molecule of water has…
headdress
noun a covering or decoration for the head.She wore a beautiful Native American headdress for the ceremony. See the full entry
fallacious
adjective based on unsound logic; in error; illogical.You’ve unfortunately based your essay on a fallacious argument. 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…