adjective happening or likely to happen concurrently or in connection with something else but as a subordinate or less important element.Some incidental weight loss was noted in the patients taking the experimental…
Word of the Day
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paranoid
adjective having or exhibiting an unrealistic suspicion and mistrust of others.After his accident, he had paranoid thoughts about other drivers wanting to harm him. See the full entry
transcend
transitive verb to go beyond or rise above (a common limitation).The two soldiers developed a special bond that transcended ordinary friendship.Her intense determination helped her transcend her physical limitations. intransitive verb to…
orator
noun a person who delivers a public speech, or one skilled at formal public speaking.A skilled orator can have a profoundly inspirational effect on an audience. See the full entry
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. Go to the Vocabulary Center, the words…