adjective valuable or rewarding enough to be worth the expenditure of time and energy.Traveling abroad was a worthwhile experience for him, despite the difficulties he encountered.The book is challenging to read, but…
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: analogy
noun 1. similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things.There is an analogy between winter and death. 2. the likening of one thing to another based on similarity of features.The teacher drew…
WOTD: prevalent
adjective generally accepted; pervasive; widespread.These surgical techniques were already prevalent at the turn of the century.That a woman’s proper place was in the home was a prevalent attitude during the 1950s. See…
WOTD: strive
intransitive verb to try or work hard; exert oneself.The athletes strove to improve their performance before the next Olympics.She’s striving to reach the top in her profession.Leaders on both sides have been…
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. Click here to go to the Vocabulary…